KUCHING, March 30 -- Three local men, aged 39, 41 and 43 were arrested after attempting to flee from a police chase in Green Road during the wee hours of yesterday morning.

Acting Kuching district police chief Supt Merbin Lisa, in a statement today, said the incident occurred at around 3.20am.

He stated that a patrol squad had attempted to stop two suspicious vehicles - a red four-wheel drive (4WD) and a red sedan - in Green Road during a crime prevention patrol.

"The 4WD fled the scene, leading to a police chase that ended in a nearby residential area.

"The driver of the 4WD attempted to ram the patrol vehicle with three police officers inside, prompting one of the officers to fire a shot at the vehicle, causing it to crash," he said...