Pallini: Arrest of 43-year-old man who attempted to ram DIAS vehicles
A 43-year-old man was arrested in the early hours of Thursday in Pallini following a pursuit after he attempted to ram police officers from DIAS. He is charged with theft, dangerous driving and violence against officials.
Arrest of 43-year-old in Pallini following pursuit with DIAS
According to Newsit.gr, a 43-year-old man was arrested late Thursday evening, 22 October, following a pursuit in Pallini, during which he attempted to ram police officers from the DIAS unit with his vehicle.
At 23:20, at the intersection of Spaton Avenue with Leondariu Street, police officers spotted a man removing materials from a newly constructed building. Members of DIAS arrived at the scene, found the suspect inside his vehicle and signalled him to stop for inspection.
The driver refused to stop. During the subsequent pursuit, he attempted to ram the DIAS vehicles. After a few minutes the vehicle was immobilised and the 43-year-old was arrested.
The arrested man was taken to the local Police Station. A case file was opened against him for dangerous driving, theft, failure to comply and violence against officials. Building materials and burglary tools were found inside the vehicle.
Source: Newsit.gr