Man arrested after pursuit finishes with police car rolling at Islington, Newcastle

A man is in custody and police officers have escaped serious injury after a crash involving an allegedly stolen SUV in Newcastle caused a cop car to roll.

A police vehicle has ended up on its side at Islington following a pursuit through suburban Newcastle. Picture: Supplied

One man is in custody after a police pursuit through suburban Newcastle streets culminated in a crash that caused a cop car to roll.

NSW Police said the pursuit started about 6.05pm on Tuesday after an SUV allegedly failed to stop in Waratah West.

It continued through several Newcastle suburbs before the allegedly stolen SUV was involved in a collision with a motorcycle and a police car on Maitland Rd at Islington about 6.30pm.

The impact caused the police car to roll onto its side.

The motorcycle rider – a 27-year-old man – reportedly suffered minor injuries and was treated at the scene by paramedics.

Police said no officers were injured.

A 26-year-old man was arrested at the scene and taken to Newcastle Police Station.

Police commenced inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Inquiries are ongoing.