Driver arrested by police after two-mile chase through Scottish city

A man has been arrested after a two-mile-long police chase in Glasgow.

Police said a vehicle had failed to stop when signalled on Saracen Street in the Possilpark area around 8.40am on Sunday.

The city chase by police lasted for two miles. Picture: John Devlin | John Devlin

The car was pursued for almost two miles before being brought to a stop on Newton Street.

A 34-year-old man was subsequently arrested for alleged road traffic offences.

The incident forced the road to be shut at its junction with Bath Street for about an hour.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 8.40am on Sunday, November 17, 2024, a car on Saracen Street, Glasgow, failed to stop for officers when signalled.

“Following a pursuit, the car was brought to a stop on Newton Street, Glasgow. There are no reported injuries.

“A 34-year-old man has been arrested in connection with road traffic offences and enquiries are ongoing.”