Pursuit - Auckland to Warkworth

At around 2:00am this morning, Auckland Motorways Officers were involved in a lengthy pursuit which began on the Southern Motorway and ended in Warkworth.

Police attempted to stop the vehicle near the Ellerslie off-ramp due to the driver appearing to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

The driver refused to stop and headed north, despite police driving alongside his vehicle and gesturing for him to stop.

Due to danger to the Public, the offending vehicle was followed at a distance.

Each time the offender saw police behind him, he increased his speed.

The vehicle eventually stopped on the Northern side of Warkworth after driving across two sets of road spikes.

The male driver will face a number charges after also refusing breath alcohol procedures.