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Man charged after holding woman against will

The man was arrested after fleeing the scene in a vehicle.

A 34-year-old man has been charged following a pursuit near Tweed Heads last night.

Police were called to a service station on Minjungbal Drive, Tweed Heads South, about 10:15pm following reports a woman was being held against her will by a man known to her.

Upon arrival of the police, the man allegedly fled the scene in a vehicle which was pursued by police until it was terminated due to the manner of driving.

The vehicle was then located on Amaroo Drive, Banora Point, by police around 11:20pm.

The man attempted to flee in the vehicle and allegedly rammed a police car; however, was arrested following a short struggle.

A 25-year-old woman in the vehicle was not injured; however, was taken to hospital for observation.

The 34-year-old man was taken to Tweed Heads Police Station where he was charged with a number of offences and refused bail to appear before Court today, where he was formally refused bail.

He is due on court on Wednesday May 15.

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