A man has been charged following a police pursuit that ended in Yass yesterday afternoon.

About 1pm (Monday 20 April 2015), police from Goulburn Traffic and Highway Patrol attempted to stop a white Hyundai Excel on The Hume Highway at Goulburn.

The driver allegedly failed to stop and a pursuit was commenced, however, was terminated due to safety concerns.

About 2pm, police from Yass Traffic and Highway Patrol attempted to stop the Hyundai in Yass, however, the driver allegedly failed to stop and a second pursuit was commenced.

During the pursuit, police successfully deployed a tyre deflation device on the Hume Highway about 10km south of Yass, and the car was stopped.

The driver of the car, a 38-year-old man, was arrested and taken to Yass Police Station.

He was charged with a number of offences, including not stop police pursuit (Skye’s law) (x2), drive whilst cancelled (x2), use unauthorised number plate, and an outstanding warrant.

He was refused bail and will appear at Goulburn Local Court today.