Alleged fleeing driver in custody after police car damaged in Christchurch

A man is in custody after a fleeing driver incident saw a police vehicle badly damaged and a firearm discovered in Christchurch this morning.

At 10.25am, police saw a vehicle with no registration plates speeding on Marshland Rd.

“Police signalled the vehicle to stop, however, it failed to do so and fled from police,” a spokesperson confirmed.

“Thankfully, no police officers were injured, however, a police vehicle was damaged.”

The damaged police car was towed from the scene just before midday. Photo / George Heard

Police later found the vehicle abandoned on Parnwell St.

“Following a search in the area, police swiftly located a man on Kingsbridge Drive,” said the spokesperson.

“He was taken into custody without incident.

“Police have also seized a firearm allegedly located in the vehicle.”

Police have not confirmed whether the man has been charged.

The damaged police car was removed from the scene just before midday.