Driver charged with “numerous offences” after leading officers on chase through Derbyshire before attempting to flee on foot

A motorist who led the police on a chase across Derbyshire – before trying to run from officers – was charged with a number of offences.

By Tom Hardwick

Published 26th Jul 2023, 13:27 BST

Updated 26th Jul 2023, 13:27 BST

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On Tuesday, July 25, officers from the Derbyshire Road Crime Unit attempted to pull over a car, but its driver failed to stop.

The motorist then fled towards Glapwell, where a DRCU spokesperson said the car was then “stung by the Derbyshire Roads Policing Unit.

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“Driver panics and goes down a dead end where he decides to try flying in order to get away. Driver runs off but is found, arrested and charged with numerous offences.”