A man faced court today (Friday 28 July) following an alleged pursuit through Dubbo and Gilgandra overnight.

About 2am today, officers were patrolling east Dubbo when they attempted to stop a Nissan X-trail on Buninyong Road, Dubbo.

When it failed to stop as directed, a pursuit was initiated, continuing through Dubbo and towards Gilgandra on the Newell Highway.

Police successfully deployed road spikes as the car entered Gilgandra.

It came to a stop a short time later on Breelong-Balladoran Road, Gilgandra, where the driver fled into nearby bushland.

A 25-year-old man was located and arrested a short time later.

Police searched the man and allegedly located a quantity of cannabis, methylamphetamine and a knife.

He was taken to Dubbo Police Station and charged with police pursuit - not stop - drive recklessly, drive motor vehicle during disqualification period, two counts of possess prohibited drug and custody of knife in public place.

The man was refused bail to appear at Dubbo Local Court today (Friday 28 July 2023).