A PROFESSIONAL rugby player faces four further charges following a police pursuit that ended in Leigh.
Bradford Bulls hooker Scott Moore appeared at Wigan and Leigh Magistrates’ Court this morning, Thursday.
The 29-year-old, of Ranworth Drive, Lowton, is now accused of two assault offences, dangerous driving and possession of a weapon for the discharged of an electrical incapacitation device.
He had previously been charged with failing to stop at the scene of a collision and driving without insurance.
Moore will appear at Bolton Crown Court on Wednesday, May 24, in connection with all the alleged offences.
Greater Manchester Police say officers spotted a Mercedes sports car driving at speed on the East Lancashire Road in Wigan shortly after 3.55am on Friday, October 14.
They engaged in a pursuit, which came to an end on Arrow Street, Leigh.
GMP added that there was then a significant struggle with officers.
Moore is a former St Helens, Castleford, Huddersfield, Widnes and London Broncos player who was on the books at Wakefield Trinity Wildcats at the time of his arrest.
He became a free agent in January when he left the club by mutual consent and recently signed for Bradford.
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