Teens charged after alleged dangerous driving, police pursuits in Gunnedah and Tamworth

A 17-year-old has been granted bail, but a 15-year-old boy alleged to have been the driver has been refused bail in Tamworth Local Court.

A third boy, 15, will be dealt with under the Young Offenders Act.

Oxley Police allege a white Kia carrying the three young males fled after officers attempted to stop it on the Kamilaroi Highway in the Gunnedah area, at about 11.45am on Wednesday.

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The police pursued the car, but the chase was terminated a short time later due to safety concerns, they said.

Police initiated a second pursue at about 12.15pm in West Tamworth before it too was terminated due to safety concerns.

The Kia came to a stop at Matheson Street in Tamworth a short time later.

The three males, allegedly occupants, attempted to flee on foot before being arrested and taken to Tamworth Police Station.

A 17-year-old boy was charged with being carried in conveyance and possess prohibited drug.

He was released on conditional bail and will appear before a children's court on Tuesday, 5 April, 2022.

A 15-year-old boy was charged with driving a conveyance taken without consent of the owner, not stopping for a police pursuit, driving dangerously, driving more than 45 kilometres an hour over the speed limit, and driving without a licence

He was refused bail and will appear before a children's court on Thursday.

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