Police use PAVA spray to arrest man after car smash drama in Yorkshire

Police used an incapacitant spray to subdue a suspect following a road smash on the outskirts of Leeds.
Harewood Bridge. Picture: Google.Harewood Bridge. Picture: Google.
Harewood Bridge. Picture: Google.

The suspect, a 41-year-old man from Bradford, was driving a black Seat car when police attempted to pull him over in Harewood at about 5.50pm yesterday.

His car was then involved in a collision with a blue Toyota, a black Hyundai i20 and a black Range Rover Sport that were queuing in traffic at Harewood Bridge on the A61 Harrogate Road. The collision also involved a white police BMW X5.

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Officers smashed the driver’s window in the Seat and used PAVA spray as they arrested the man on suspicion of failing to stop, dangerous driving and driving while disqualified.

A 16-year-old girl who was a passenger in the Seat needed treatment at Leeds General Infirmary for a back injury that is not believed to be serious.

Witnesses to the crash are asked to ring North Yorkshire Police on 101.