A Murwillumbah man who was driving without a licence and crashed into a car while trying to evade police has been refused bail.
A Murwillumbah man who was driving without a licence and crashed into a car while trying to evade police has been refused bail. Trevor Veale

Murwillumbah man arrested after police chase

A MURWILLUMBAH man who was driving without a licence and crashed into a car while trying to evade police has been refused bail.

Police said about 7pm on Sunday, officers were patrolling the Banora Point area when they attempted to stop a Holden Commodore for having expired registration plates.

The vehicle failed to stop and was pursued by police through local streets.

A short time later police located the car after it collided with another vehicle.

No one was injured.

A 28-year-old Murwillumbah man was arrested and taken to Tweed Heads Police station where he was later charged with drive unregistered vehicle, drive uninsured vehicle, drive whilst disqualified 2nd offence, Breach of bail, Driving under the influence, Police Pursuit 2nd offence, not exchange details after accident, resist arrest and goods in custody.

The man was refused bail until September 17.



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