Shocking second white van man leads police on 90mph chase

Shocking footage has captured the second a disqualified driver in a white van led police on a 90mph automotive chase which lasted 10 minutes. 

Niall Thompson, 25, whizzed by way of pink site visitors lights, bumped his van onto the pavement, and weaved into the fallacious facet of the highway making an attempt to evade police within the 12-mile chase.

He raced by way of 30mph restrict residential areas within the busy city centre of Loughborough earlier than lastly getting caught – however has prevented jail.

Police mentioned it was ‘extraordinarily fortunate’ that nobody was harm because of his driving. 

Officers had been tipped off by intelligence that disqualified driver Thompson was behind the wheel on the A6, heading to Birstall, north of Leicester at round 10.35am on December 14 final yr.

Officers had been tipped off by intelligence that disqualified driver Thompson was behind the wheel on the A6, heading to Birstall, north of Leicester at round 10.35am on December 14 final yr

Niall Thompson, 25, raced by way of a 30mph restrict residential space within the busy city centre of Loughborough earlier than lastly getting caught after making an attempt to evade police within the 12-mile chase 

Thompson was seen driving recklessly and effectively above the velocity restrict in a chase which lasted 10 minutes

They adopted him to the village of Sileby, however on exiting the village Thompson elevated his velocity to 60mph in a 40mph zone.

Officers pursuing then turned on their blue lights however Thompson didn’t cease and a pursuit started.

During the police chase Thompson, from Loughborough, elevated his velocity to 70mph in a 40mph zone.

The automobile then entered the Barrow upon Soar space, reaching speeds of 60mph on residential streets.

It then returned to the A6, the place the van was seen straddling between lanes and reaching speeds of greater than 90mph. 

The van then entered Loughborough city centre and commenced overtaking different automobiles – reaching speeds of 60mph. 

It was additionally seen driving by way of pink lights, mounting a pavement, and ignoring ‘hold left’ bollards earlier than coming to a cease in Ashby Square.

The van was additionally seen driving by way of pink lights, mounting a pavement, and ignoring ‘hold left’ bollards earlier than coming to a cease

Constable James Yeoman, from Leicestershire Police’s Roads Policing Unit, mentioned: ‘There is little question that Thompson put lives at risk, together with his personal, on that morning. It is extraordinarily fortunate that nobody was harm on account of his actions’

Thomspon admitted harmful driving, two counts of driving whereas disqualified, and two counts of driving with out insurance coverage at Leicester Crown Court. He was jailed for 9 months however his sentence was suspended for 2 years

Thompson then left the automobile and began to proceed the chase on foot by operating into a close-by enterprise, however was rapidly arrested by officers.   

He admitted harmful driving, two counts of driving whereas disqualified, and two counts of driving with out insurance coverage.

Police mentioned there was additionally proof that Thompson had pushed in Loughborough the day earlier than – whereas disqualified and with out insurance coverage.

He was jailed for 9 months however his sentence was suspended for 2 years.

The choose at Leicester Crown Court additionally banned him from getting behind the wheel for 2 years.

He should take an prolonged retest.

Thompson was additionally slapped with a four-month curfew from 10pm till 6am on the listening to on Friday, January 12.

Police Constable James Yeoman, from Leicestershire Police’s Roads Policing Unit, mentioned: ‘There is little question that Thompson put lives at risk, together with his personal, on that morning.

‘It is extraordinarily fortunate that nobody was harm on account of his actions.

‘Officers calmly pursued him by way of the streets earlier than he got here to a cease the place he was instantly arrested.

‘Dangerous driving places lives in danger and won’t be tolerated.

‘Leicestershire Police have extremely educated police drivers to sort out these incidents and we’ll proceed to take motion in opposition to these offenders, bringing them earlier than the courts.’

Locals have praised the police for bringing the chase to an finish safely. 

Freya Crofts mentioned: ‘I feel he was taking part in too many video video games.’

Ash Reynolds added: ‘What an excellent pursuit by a tremendous officer. Great comms and techniques. The officer is a credit score to the pressure.’

Sue Sprason mentioned: ‘Brilliant driving by the police. Totally egocentric driving by the van driver, full disregard for the security of different highway customers.’