Published: 4:45 pm February 14, 2025
Updated: 12:47 pm October 8, 2025
Man Arrested After Pointing Handgun at Police Following Barking Car Chase
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A 28-year-old man has been arrested after allegedly pointing a handgun at police officers following a car chase that ended in a crash in Barking earlier this month.

High-Speed Pursuit Ends in Crash

The incident began at around 8:20 AM on February 8, when officers attempted to stop a vehicle in Barking, but the driver failed to comply, leading to a police pursuit.

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The chase ended when the fleeing car crashed near a school on Hulse Avenue.

Suspect Allegedly Pulled Handgun on Police

According to police, the male occupant exited the vehicle and was challenged by officers. However, he is alleged to have “pointed a handgun at them before running off”.

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