Man arrested after 90mph motorcycle pursuit through Lurgan
A 21-year-old man has been arrested following a police pursuit through Lurgan during which a motorcycle allegedly reached speeds exceeding 90mph.
The incident happened during the early hours of Wednesday 21 October, after officers spotted a grey Husqvarna motorcycle being driven dangerously in the Portadown Road area.
Police said the motorcycle had no registration plate and was initially located at approximately 12.15am.
The rider allegedly attempted to evade officers, driving at excessive speeds and performing dangerous manoeuvres before abandoning the motorcycle and fleeing on foot.
Motorcycle allegedly reached speeds exceeding 90mph
Sergeant Patterson said officers initially spotted the motorcycle in the Portadown Road area before locating it parked on Old Portadown Road.
When the rider noticed police, he allegedly made off.
Officers signalled for the motorcycle to stop, but the rider reportedly accelerated sharply and performed two wheelies before reaching speeds exceeding 90mph.
Police said the rider subsequently failed to give way at a road junction, narrowly avoiding a collision with another road user.
The motorcycle then allegedly accelerated beyond 80mph and travelled the wrong way around a roundabout.
Police pursue suspect through river
According to the PSNI, the rider entered Brownlow Road on the wrong side of the carriageway before driving onto a footpath and grass verge.
He subsequently abandoned the motorcycle and attempted to escape on foot.
Officers pursued the suspect through a river and grassland before apprehending him in the Ardowen area.
Police said the man resisted officers before being arrested.
The 21-year-old was detained on suspicion of several offences, including dangerous driving, aggravated vehicle taking involving dangerous driving, failing to stop for police, resisting police and vehicle theft.
The motorcycle was seized.
PSNI appeals for information
Police confirmed that the man remained in custody when the statement was issued.
Enquiries into the incident are continuing.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting reference number 28 of 21 October 2026.
Information can also be submitted through the PSNI’s online witness appeal service.
Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
External link: PSNI online witness appeals
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