Police audio reveals how quad bike manhunt ended in rural Waikato
Road spikes punctured a stolen quad bike's tyres as police closed in on a fleeing rider during a rural pursuit.
Police used road spikes to stop a stolen quad bike during a nighttime manhunt in rural Waikato. The spikes left the vehicle with two flat tyres as officers closed in on the rider. Audio from the pursuit has been released, capturing the dramatic conclusion of the chase.
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Road spikes left Tom Phillips’ stolen quad bike with two flat tyres. Dramatic police audio reveals how manhunt ended
In the dead of night, a quad bike crept through rural Waikato. Police were closing in. What happened next is revealed in gripping audio.