A MOTORIST who refused to stop for police officers eventually crashed when they had to deploy a stinger to disable the vehicle.

Two people were arrested when the incident occurred near Talybont-on-Usk on Saturday, March 6.

Dyfed Powys Police said the driver initially failed to stop for officers near Crickhowell and Brecon. The force even had to use the National Police Air Service in their pursuit of the car – a small black Citroen hatchback – and had to deploy stingers to stop it; the car eventually crashing on the tow path near Talybont.

A slew of charges have been brought against the driver, including dangerous driving and driving while disqualified – their eighth offence of driving while disqualified in five years.

The force’s Powys Roads Policing unit tweeted on Saturday: “Vehicle failed to stop for local officers near to Crickhowell. Picked up by Brecon RPU.

“Vehicle failed to stop before being stung and crashing on the tow path at Talybont On Usk. 2 occupants arrested with assistance of @DPPDogs and @NPASSouthWest.”

“CPS have authorised charges on the driver: Dangerous Driving, Driving Whilst Disqualified, Failing to Stop, No Insurance. Driver has been remanded for court on Monday. 8th Disqualified Driving offence in 5 yrs.”