WA news LIVE: Police pursuit through Perth’s north comes to an end in Morley

A police pursuit though Perth’s northern suburbs came to an end in Morley overnight.

Motorists were forced to swerve out the way as multiple police vehicles chased after a Mazda before the pursuit ended on Morley Drive about 9.30pm on Wednesday.

Police with a car that was involved in a pursuit through Perth’s north on Wednesday night. Credit: Night News

Neighbours told 9News Perth there was a heavy police presence as officers took evidence from the car, which had been left with smashed windows.

Witness Sharon Noah said she saw a car “flying along” before police maneuvered to block off the car and bring it to a stop.

“Next minute, I see detectives coming here, driving over curbs, driving over everywhere,” she said.

No one was injured in the pursuit, and police have not laid any charges yet.

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