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Man arrested after allegedly fleeing from police in Matapihi

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Officers attempted to stop a vehicle on Matapihi Rd about 1.10am before the driver fled. Photo / File

Officers attempted to stop a vehicle on Matapihi Rd about 1.10am before the driver fled. Photo / File

A man was arrested overnight after allegedly fleeing from police in Matapihi.

A police spokeswoman said officers attempted to stop a vehicle on Matapihi Rd about 1.10am before the driver allegedly fled.

Police stopped the vehicle and made an arrest.

A 23-year-old man has been charged with resisting police and is due to appear in Tauranga District Court today.

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