A man has been charged over a 50-mile police chase which started in East Grinstead.
The pursuit began on Sunday evening when officers responded to a call in East Grinstead, and a vehicle continued to Orpington where it was safely stopped.
Officers from the Roads Policing Unit, Specialist Enforcement Unit, and Tactical Firearms Unit were joined by officers from Kent Police and were also supported by the National Police Air Service helicopter.
George Smith, 33, of Hart Dyke Road, Swanley, was charged with dangerous driving, aggravated vehicle taking, going equipped for theft, fraudulent use of a vehicle registration mark, possession of a knife or bladed article in public, driving while disqualified, possession of cannabis, and driving without valid insurance.
He appeared before Brighton Magistrates’ Court yesterday and was remanded in custody to appear before Lewes Crown Court on December 10.
