Quick getaway sinks fast as fleeing boatie runs into police catamaran

Quick getaway sinks fast as fleeing boatie runs into police catamaran

A Porirua man's bid to escape arrest by boat ended abruptly when he encountered a police catamaran already on patrol.

Porirua man arrested after boat escape attempt ends in harbour chase

A Porirua man is back in custody after attempting to evade arrest by fleeing from Police in a boat, triggering a pursuit across Porirua Harbour involving Wellington’s Maritime Unit. Police officers attended the Mana Twin Bridges public boat ramp about 8.30am to arrest the 27-year-old for allegedly breaching bail conditions. Instead of complying, the man reportedly jumped into a boat and attempted to flee across the water. Shore-based officers im…