A Crewe man has been charged after a car overturned during a Cheshire Police pursuit in the town.

On Friday 2 October, firearms officers spotted a suspicious vehicle near Flag Lane and attempted to carry out a traffic stop.

The vehicle initially stopped before making off, leading to a pursuit by patrol officers.

It later ended up on its side on Minshull New Road, where the male driver was detained.

The driver received medical attention for minor injuries.

Jake Fleming will appear at Crewe Magistrates' Court on Thursday 26 November (Photo: Nub News).

Jake Fleming, of Stoneley Avenue, was arrested after failing a roadside drugs test, and has since been charged with failing to stop and dangerous driving.

He will appear at Crewe Magistrates' Court on Thursday 26 November.

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A Cheshire Police spokesperson told Nub News: "Jake Fleming, of Stoneley Avenue, Crewe, has been charged with failing to stop and dangerous driving.

"The 30-year-old will appear at Crewe Magistrates' Court on Thursday 26 November.

"The charges relate a vehicle which failed to stop for police in Crewe on Friday 2 October and was then involved in a collision with a barrier in Minshull New Road."

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