Helicopter used to catch man fleeing police

A map showing the path the police helicopter took during the pursuit. Image: Supplied

A man will appear in Christchurch District Court after a police pursuit overnight.

The man was driving a vehicle and failed to stop for officers on Acheson Ave, in the suburb of Shirley, shortly before 1am.

The vehicle was later sighted on Philpotts Rd, its tyres spiked a short time after that, and then it was tracked with assistance from a police helicopter.

It was found abandoned in Maurice Stanton Place, and the driver was located and arrested nearby about 1.40am.

A 29-year-old man has been charged with dangerous driving and failing to stop when signalled.