An 11-year-old boy has been arrested after a pursuit in Newcastle in the early hours of Tuesday.
A police spokesperson said the chase began after officers patrolling the Inner City Bypass at Bennetts Green saw a vehicle make an illegal right turn.
After the vehicle failed to stop, a pursuit took place along the bypass towards Lambton.
The car stopped on Newcastle Road and North Lambton and the occupants allegedly fled the scene.
Police arrested an 11-year-old boy nearby and took him to Newcastle Police Station.
A police spokesperson said the child would be dealt with under the Young Offenders Act.
Investigations into the pursuit are ongoing.
Anyone with information that could help police is being asked to contact Crime Stoppers either through the online reporting portal or by calling 1800 333 000.
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