This is the moment North Yorkshire Police officers brought a speeding vehicle to a halt following a high-speed pursuit near Thirsk in the early hours of Sunday.
Shortly before 3am, a silver VW Golf failed to stop for a Roads Policing patrol on the A19 near Bagby, sparking a pursuit through Thirsk and South Kilvington.
The car reached speeds of over 130mph before officers deployed a stinger to bring the vehicle safely to a stop.
Despite suffering four deflated tyres, the driver continued for several minutes before leaving the road and driving into a dead end.
The suspect then fled on foot, even entering a river in a desperate attempt to evade capture.
However, officers quickly apprehended the man – a 21-year-old – and placed him under arrest.
He was detained on suspicion of dangerous driving, failing to stop, driving without insurance, drug driving, and possession of a Class A drug.
The suspect remains in police custody while enquiries continue.
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