Nottinghamshire police arrest man on suspicion of several driving offences
The driver is thought to have travelled over 80 miles per hour in Worksop
Last updated 3rd Nov 2024
Nottinghamshire police have arrested a man on suspicion of several offences including failing to stop - instead driving over 80 miles per hour in Worksop.
The 21 year old was reportedly seen going through a red light and using the wrong side of the road, before colliding with a taxi on Wednesday evening.
Officers were then able to remove the ignition key and safely detain the driver.
Police say:
"Nottinghamshire Police’s Roads Policing Unit and Road Crime Unit followed a van along Owday Lane, Worksop, which was believed to be driven by a disqualified driver while other officers headed to the scene to assist with a tactical stop.
"However, after the van turned into Liquorice Lane, the driver sped up and failed to stop for officers despite them activating their blue lights and sirens. A pursuit ensued.
"A 21-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of driving while disqualified, driving without insurance, failing to stop, failing to provide a specimen for analysis, and driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence."
Neighbourhood inspector Rob Harrison said:
“Tacking and reducing vehicle offending, including speeding and dangerous driving, is a local policing priority in Bassetlaw.
“Thanks to some brilliant teamwork involving the roads policing unit, roads crime team, and our neighbourhood policing team, they managed to stop this dangerous driver and bring the incident to a safe conclusion, risking their own safety to keep the public safe.
“Making our roads safer continues to be a key priority for our officers, as we know it is for our residents.
“We encourage anyone who has concerns about a particular roads related issue in their community, such as speeding, to contact their local neighbourhood policing team. Reports will be looked into and allow us to plan future activity to further support the community.”