Broadmeadows man charged after evading police

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Harper Sercombe

A man has been charged after he evaded police in an alleged stolen vehicle in Broadmeadows in the early hours of July 9.

Police initially spotted the Nissan X-Trail travelling north along Pascoe Vale Road, Broadmeadows about 12.40am Sunday

Officers requested helicopter assistance, who followed the vehicle to Hilgay Street before it came to a stop.

The driver fled on foot for a short time before being arrested in the front yard of a residence.

The 33-year-old man has been charged with theft of motor vehicle, reckless conduct endangering serious injury, possessing a drug of dependence, driving offences and handling stolen goods.