Man jailed for dangerous driving in Northampton
Gerry Connors led police on a high speed chase through the town back in April.
A mans been jailed for a year and 2 months and banned from driving for 4 years after a dangerous high speed chase through Northampton.
In April this year the 21 year old sped off from the scene of a fight officers were called to in Southampton Road.
Gerry Connors, sped away from the incident in a silver Alfa Romeo.
He then led police in a 12-minute pursuit along London Road, Towcester Road, St Peter’s Way and Briar Hill.
During the chase, Connors overtook a number of other vehicles, drove through redlights and on the wrong side of the road, mounted the pavement and exceeded the speed limit.
Eventually, officers were able to make tactical contact to stop the vehicle resulting in Connors jumping out of the vehicle at Rothersthorpe industrial estate and running off.
A foot chase ensued through the underbridge and onto St Leonard’s Road where Connors was caught and arrested.
He was subsequently charged with dangerous driving, failing to provide a specimen of breath for analysis, driving whilst disqualified, and driving without insurance.
After pleading guilty to the offences at Northampton Crown Court, Connors, of Towcester Road in the town, was sentenced to one year and two months in prison.
He was also disqualified from driving for four years.
Lead investigator - PC Chris Guttridge said: “As you can see from the footage, Gerry Connors drove exceptionally dangerously that evening and it is through sheer luck that he didn’t cause a serious collision that could easily have killed members of the public.
“I’m pleased that he has been sent to prison as a result and I hope he takes some time to reflect on his behaviour in order to make better choices when he is released.”