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28 October 2025 at 09:12
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Driver arrested after police chase in Copenhagen suburbs

By Nordics Today •

In brief

A 24-year-old driver was arrested after a dangerous police chase through Copenhagen's western suburbs. The suspect drove against traffic and ran red lights before officers stopped his vehicle. Police report no injuries but seek witnesses to the overnight incident.

  • - Location: Denmark
  • - Category: Breaking News
  • - Published: 28 October 2025 at 09:12
Driver arrested after police chase in Copenhagen suburbs

Police arrested a 24-year-old man following a car chase through Taastrup and Albertslund. The pursuit occurred overnight into Tuesday in Copenhagen's western suburbs.

The suspect drove a silver Citroën during the incident. He traveled against traffic flow and ran red lights while fleeing officers.

Copenhagen West Police duty chief Jannich Stæhr confirmed these details. He said several drivers had to swerve to avoid collisions during the chase.

Police confirm no injuries resulted from the dangerous driving. They now seek witnesses who might have seen the silver car or avoided it.

Officers began pursuing the vehicle after responding to reports of loud bangs. The Citroën sped away when police arrived at the scene.

Authorities eventually stopped the car and took the driver into custody. The 24-year-old faces a constitutional hearing scheduled for Tuesday.

This incident highlights ongoing traffic safety challenges in suburban Copenhagen. Dangerous driving puts both motorists and pedestrians at risk.

Police encourage anyone with information to call the emergency number 114. Witness accounts could help complete their investigation.

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Published: October 28, 2025

Tags: Copenhagen police chaseTaastrup car pursuitAlbertslund traffic incident

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