Crime & Safety
Oxford – Man named and charged after ‘dramatic police chase’
Officers claim a vehicle had failed to stop, until eventually the driver and passenger “attempted to escape on foot”.
The incident came to an end in Cowley Road at about 6.30pm on October 2 following a “brief chase”.
Two men were arrested at the time, including an 18-year-old and 26-year-old.
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Providing an update on Monday morning, Thames Valley Police said the 26-year-old man has been charged.
A spokesman said: “This investigation is ongoing but Michael McDonagh, aged 26, of Appletons, Wantage, was charged by postal requisition on April 2 with one count each of assaulting a constable, failing to stop when directed, driving without a licence and driving without insurance.
“He is due to appear at High Wycombe Magistrates’ Court on May 5.”
No injuries were reported at the time.