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Hove Apartment Siege Ends With Arrest After Hour-Long Police Pursuit

Police link the standoff to a reported domestic disturbance, with the woman unharmed.

Overview

  • A 28-year-old Vale Park man was arrested about 3:20am after specialist STAR Group officers entered a Hove unit he had entered without knowing the resident.
  • The pursuit began around 12:30am in Kensington Gardens when officers approached a parked car with a man and woman and the driver allegedly sped off, nearly hitting a police vehicle.
  • He has been charged with offences including driving dangerously to evade police, driving while disqualified and unlawful possession, according to 7NEWS.
  • South Australia Police say the woman did not sustain serious physical injuries and is receiving support.
  • 7NEWS reports the man was refused bail and expected to appear in the Adelaide Magistrates Court on Thursday as detectives continue their investigation.