A MAN has been charged with a string of driving offences after a police chase on a busy south Essex road.
Police officers stopped a vehicle on the A130 at its junction with the A1245 just after 2.45am on Sunday.
They reported the vehicle initially stopped before setting off on a chase through Chelmsford city centre, Essex Police said.
Essex Police charged Abu Riaz, 36, of Christy Avenue, Chelmsford, with dangerous driving, drink driving, driving without insurance, and driving while disqualified (Image: Archant)
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The vehicle stopped in Maltese Road where it was involved in a crash with a police car and a barrier at a school.
Abu Riaz, of Christy Avenue, Chelmsford, has been charged with dangerous driving, drink driving, driving without insurance, and driving while disqualified.
The 36-year-old is due to appear at Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court today.
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