Man who was held by tradies after allegedly fleeing car crash charged with multiple offences
A man who was held down by a group of tradies after trying to flee a car crash has been charged by Queensland Police.
The man, 25, was arrested after he crashed an allegedly stolen Ford Mondeo into a power pole in Broadbeach on June 16.
He allegedly tried to flee the scene when a group of tradies and onlookers held him down until police arrived.
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A group of tradies performed a citizen's arrest after the man tried to flee from a car crash in Queensland. Nine
Investigators believe the car was stolen from Bilambil Heights, New South Wales on June 13.
The 25-year-old from Kingscliff was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, driving without care and attention, driving on a disqualified licence, entering a property and receiving tainted property, as well as the unlawful use of a motor vehicle.
He was refused bail and appeared in Southport Magistrates Court today.
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