An Ashington man has been charged with causing serious injury by dangerous driving after police carried out a chase following attempts to stop his car. Police tried to stop the vehicle in the early hours of Tuesday, October 13, after concerns about how it was being driven. The matter was dealt with through the criminal justice system, with the man charged in relation to the serious injury allegation connected to the incident involving the police chase. The case is currently at the charged stage as the matter proceeds.