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Police chase through Tauranga ends in man's arrest

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Police deployed road spikes during a pursuit through the city this afternoon. Photo/ File

Police deployed road spikes during a pursuit through the city this afternoon. Photo/ File

A police chase through Tauranga ended in an arrest this afternoon.

A police media communications spokeswoman said police attempted to stop a vehicle allegedly fleeing from police just before 12.30pm in Greerton.

The vehicle allegedly did not stop for police but the chase was ended after road spikes were deployed.

A 26-year-old man was taken into custody.

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