Perth man charged after dramatic police take-down on freeway on-ramp
A man arrested in a dramatic take down by police on a Mitchell Freeway on-ramp yesterday morning has been charged over a string of domestic violence and driving-related offences.
The 44-year-old Clarkson man was spotted by police driving in Wangara around 7.50am, but as officers attempted to arrest him on an outstanding family violence matter, he allegedly drove his red Ford Falcon into a police car before taking off.
A short time later, he again refused to stop when he was spotted in Marangaroo. A police chase ensured but was quickly abandoned for safety reasons.
At 8.20am, the driver entered the Mitchell Freeway from Warwick Road, where he collided with a number of stationary vehicles in heavy traffic.
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- Donald Trump’s new press secretary made a less-than-stellar debut on Tuesday, reading awkwardly from a prepared script and mangling some sentences – while taking questions from just three reporters.
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Making headlines today, the City of Stirling has unveiled plans for two prime parcels of land between the ocean and The Esplanade strip in Scarborough.
The two vacant sites connect the upper and lower promenades on either side of the Scarborough Clock Tower and Amphitheatre.
Meanwhile, opposition Leader Basil Zempilas has challenged WA Labor state secretary Mark Reed to pay back a $6600 donation from homelessness and domestic violence charity Ruah.
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