New Zealand / Canterbury

Man to face charges over car theft, assault

07:39 am on 2 May 2018

A 27-year-old has been arrested after he fled from police in Christchurch yesterday.

Photo: RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly

The man is charged with reckless driving, failing to stop, unlawfully taking a motor vehicle, driving while disqualified and assault with a blunt instrument.

He is due to appear in the Christchurch District Court this morning.