Man arrested after 'jumping into river to avoid police'
A man allegedly jumped into the Nerang River in an attempt to evade police during a pursuit.
Kieran Gray, 29, from Mausland was allegedly spotted driving a stolen Hyundai Santa Fe bearing false NSW registration plates at high speeds in Carrara about 11am yesterday.
The man allegedly attempted to steal another car before jumping in the river. Queensland Police
After being stopped by road spikes on Ross River Bridge during the two hour pursuit, he then allegedly attempted to steal another car at knife-point.
It contained a man and his daughter
But as police approached, he jumped from the bridge, into the Nerang River.
The man swims in the Nerang River after jumping from the bridge. Queensland Police
The man is arrested by police. Queensland Police
However, police were on hand to arrest him.
He is wanted on a string of serious crimes, and police also say he has no licence.
The matter was briefly mentioned in Southport Magistrates Court today but no application was made for bail.
His girlfriend swore at reporters outside.
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