A man is facing a long list of charges after a bizarre police pursuit in Perth’s south on Sunday night – during which he was chased by a herd of cattle.
WATCH THE CHASE FOOTAGE IN THE VIDEO PLAYER ABOVE
The chase began somewhat slowly about 8.45pm when officers from Murdoch Police spotted a vehicle of interest being driven on Coolbellup Avenue.
Police tried to stop the car as it turned into Forrest Road however the driver failed to stop and drove at slow speed east along Forrest Road before turning right onto North Lake Road to head south.
The police helicopter above watched the man drive off before he abandoned the vehicle and fled on foot into a property on the eastern side of South Western Highway in Mundizong.
While running through a paddock the man changed direction after being chased by a herd of cattle.
“The man encountered some steep terrain and started to struggle. The Police Air Wing officers directed units on the ground to his location and he was arrested without incident, ”police said in a statement.
The 34-year-old White Gum Valley man has been charged with several offenses unrelated to the chase. He was refused bail and is due to appear in Fremantle Magistrates Court on Monday.
It is expected he will be charged with further offenses in relation to Sunday night’s pursuit.
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