Burgess said they first attempted to stop the car at 10.10pm as it entered the Southern Motorway (SH1) at Papakura.
“Police signalled for the driver to stop but they did not and took off at speed along the motorway heading north.
“A pursuit was not initiated due to the manner of driving, and the police Eagle helicopter was deployed and tracked the vehicle, providing commentary to ground units.”
A group has been arrested after evading police and crashing into a marked police unit injuring two officers. Photo / Hayden Woodward.
She said police surrounded the vehicle after it exited at Wairau Valley, which is when it rammed the front of a police car.
“Two police officers in the rammed vehicle suffered minor injuries and were transported to Auckland Hospital for checks.”
A 17-year-old will appear in court today faced with multiple charges including motor vehicle theft, failing to stop, possessing offensive weapons, driving without a proper licence and driving recklessly causing injury.
A 15-year-old is also due to appear on motor vehicle and offensive weapons charges.
