A MAN wanted for domestic assault has been arrested after driving his car at a police officer.
Armed police joined forces with officers from Cheshire and North Wales to apprehend the suspect.
The man's car was spotted driving on the M6 and was stopped after a police chase.
A man wanted for domestic assault was arrested after driving his car at a police officer
Officers had to implement tactical pursuit and containment measures such as rolling road blocks and a spike stop to prevent the suspect escaping.
Warrington police and Cheshire police roads and crime unit teamed up with armed officers from Cheshire and North Wales and North west transport police in a painstaking operation earlier today.
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A fantastic bit of team work between @CheshireRCU @CheshNWalesAAP
— North West Motorway Police (@NWmwaypolice) July 18, 2021
Male wanted for Domestic assault earlier today @PoliceWarr and failing to stop for police having driven his car at the Police Officer..... pic.twitter.com/nrzkFUahYM
Police hailed the successful mission as 'a fantastic bit of team work'.
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The suspect is now in custody.
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