Ottawa police have charged a 27-year-old man after a police chase through the ByWard Market early Friday morning.

Police said a white van with a yellow and black stripe was spotted on Hwy. 417 westbound at St. Laurent Boulevard at about 1:17 a.m.

Police said they attempted to stop the vehicle several times but the driver of the van kept speeding away, leading to a chase into the ByWard Market. That officer then ended his pursuit for safety reasons, according to a news release.

Several police cars responded to the chase scene overnight Thursday. (Jason Ho/CBC) The vehicle was then spotted again on Laurier Avenue where officers used a spike belt, which flattened two tires. A police cruiser then pinned the van near the intersection of Rideau and Dalhousie streets, damaging the cruiser and a taxi in the process.

The driver of the van got out and ran away, but police chased after him and arrested him.

The man faces nine charges including failing to stop for police, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, possession of property obtained by crime, two counts of leaving an accident scene, mischief to property, resisting arrest, breach of recognizance and operating a motor vehicle while disqualified.

The man was scheduled to appear in court on Friday afternoon.

There were no reported injuries.