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Man arrested after pursuit in car, kayak in Newport Beach

The man was identified as a 22-year-old from San Diego, it's unclear why they were in Irvine.

Police arrested a man Sunday following a pursuit that traversed through land and water in Newport Beach.

Officers responded to a call around 7 a.m. to a man acting suspicious near Jamboree and Rockefeller road in Irvine, according to police.

The man was found by officers with blood on him. He got into a car and a pursuit ensued northbound on Jamboree Road.

The vehicle stopped near the harbor, the man jumped into the water and swam to kayak. From the kayak he paddled to a boat that was unoccupied.

Irvine police and Orange County Sheriff Harbor Patrol negotiated with the man for about 15 minutes. The man eventually surrendered and was found with self-inflicted stab wounds.

He was hospitalized with serious injuries but in stable condition, according to Irvine Police.

The man was identified as a 22-year-old from San Diego, it's unclear what they were doing in Irvine.

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The suspect will likely face felony evading charges when they're released from the hospital, according to Kyle Oldoerp with Irvine police.

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