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North Essex: High-speed chase drama
A MAN was arrested on suspicion of a string of offences after a high-speed chase through rural Tendring.
The pursuit began after a car allegedly failed to stop for officers near Weeley.
Two high-performance cars from Stanway road policing unit began a chase thatlasted 58 minutes.
The Suffolk police helicopter, a dog unit and Tendring-based officers also assisted.
The silver Renault Laguna car was followed through villages at speeds of up to 80mph.
A police spokesman said: "At the Bowling Green roundabout, the Laguna headed towards Clacton.
"The pursuit was brought to a safe conclusion."
The driver was stopped on the A133, between the Bovills roundabout and Tesco, when police forced the car off the road.
No-one was injured.
:: A 35-year-old Clacton man was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving, possession of a stun gun, cannabis and cannabis resin, and driving without insurance. He has been bailed until June 24.
Police want to hear from anyone who saw the Laguna car before or during the pursuit, which started at 7.12pm on Friday. Witnesses should call police on 0300 333 4444.
8:16am Monday 5th May 2008
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CommentPosted by: apath...., clacton on 10:58am Mon 5 May 08
Bailed? Bailed? Some arsehole has let this scum back on to the street. Beggers belief.
Bailed? Bailed? Some arsehole has let this scum back on to the street. Beggers belief.
Posted by: meadowlady on 12:04pm Mon 5 May 08
Did the police have an opportunity to oppose bail for this criminal? Did they? Who granted bail to him? ...heads should roll. It is outrageous.
Did the police have an opportunity to oppose bail for this criminal? Did they? Who granted bail to him? ...heads should roll. It is outrageous.
Posted by: vicar on 12:36pm Mon 5 May 08
I imagine it was the police themselves who bailed the little rascal
I imagine it was the police themselves who bailed the little rascal
Posted by: apath....., clacton on 1:03pm Mon 5 May 08
The definition of rascal is ' a mischieveous child'. Maybe the Vicar would like to use a different word to describe the scummy ****.
The definition of rascal is ' a mischieveous child'. Maybe the Vicar would like to use a different word to describe the scummy ****.
Posted by: Fed Up, N E Essex on 4:12pm Mon 5 May 08
Think of two things 1. in custody we the Taxpayers would have to feed and accommodate this sum and 2. What about his human rights ?
Think of two things 1. in custody we the Taxpayers would have to feed and accommodate this sum and 2. What about his human rights ?
Posted by: ian, colchester on 5:19pm Mon 5 May 08
And what was the major crime here, suspicion of dangerous driving, no insurance, in possession of cannabis and having no insurance it makes you wonder why they were chasing him in the first place,(no don't tell me they needed to put their toys into use).
And what was the major crime here, suspicion of dangerous driving, no insurance, in possession of cannabis and having no insurance it makes you wonder why they were chasing him in the first place,(no don't tell me they needed to put their toys into use).
Posted by: vicar on 6:07pm Mon 5 May 08
[quote][bold]apath.....[/bold] wrote:
The definition of rascal is ' a mischieveous child'. Maybe the Vicar would like to use a different word to describe the scummy ****.[/quote] Sorry about that. It's called "litotes", an understatement made for emphasis.
The words I would use might offend the most foul-mouthed reader.
I would like to see the police armed with wire-guided missiles.
They could simultaneously end a chase and ensure the drivers would not repeat the offences
apath..... wrote:
The definition of rascal is ' a mischieveous child'. Maybe the Vicar would like to use a different word to describe the scummy ****.
Sorry about that. It's called "litotes", an understatement made for emphasis.
The words I would use might offend the most foul-mouthed reader.
I would like to see the police armed with wire-guided missiles.
They could simultaneously end a chase and ensure the drivers would not repeat the offences
Posted by: vicar on 6:07pm Mon 5 May 08
[quote][bold]apath.....[/bold] wrote:
The definition of rascal is ' a mischieveous child'. Maybe the Vicar would like to use a different word to describe the scummy ****.[/quote] Sorry about that. It's called "litotes", an understatement made for emphasis.
The words I would use might offend the most foul-mouthed reader.
I would like to see the police armed with wire-guided missiles.
They could simultaneously end a chase and ensure the drivers would not repeat the offences
apath..... wrote:
The definition of rascal is ' a mischieveous child'. Maybe the Vicar would like to use a different word to describe the scummy ****.
Sorry about that. It's called "litotes", an understatement made for emphasis.
The words I would use might offend the most foul-mouthed reader.
I would like to see the police armed with wire-guided missiles.
They could simultaneously end a chase and ensure the drivers would not repeat the offences
Posted by: vicar on 6:08pm Mon 5 May 08
[quote][bold]apath.....[/bold] wrote:
The definition of rascal is ' a mischieveous child'. Maybe the Vicar would like to use a different word to describe the scummy ****.[/quote] Sorry about that. It's called "litotes", an understatement made for emphasis.
The words I would use might offend the most foul-mouthed reader.
I would like to see the police armed with wire-guided missiles.
They could simultaneously end a chase and ensure the drivers would not repeat the offences
apath..... wrote:
The definition of rascal is ' a mischieveous child'. Maybe the Vicar would like to use a different word to describe the scummy ****.
Sorry about that. It's called "litotes", an understatement made for emphasis.
The words I would use might offend the most foul-mouthed reader.
I would like to see the police armed with wire-guided missiles.
They could simultaneously end a chase and ensure the drivers would not repeat the offences
Posted by: vicar on 6:08pm Mon 5 May 08
[quote][bold]apath.....[/bold] wrote:
The definition of rascal is ' a mischieveous child'. Maybe the Vicar would like to use a different word to describe the scummy ****.[/quote] Sorry about that. It's called "litotes", an understatement made for emphasis.
The words I would use might offend the most foul-mouthed reader.
I would like to see the police armed with wire-guided missiles.
They could simultaneously end a chase and ensure the drivers would not repeat the offences
apath..... wrote:
The definition of rascal is ' a mischieveous child'. Maybe the Vicar would like to use a different word to describe the scummy ****.
Sorry about that. It's called "litotes", an understatement made for emphasis.
The words I would use might offend the most foul-mouthed reader.
I would like to see the police armed with wire-guided missiles.
They could simultaneously end a chase and ensure the drivers would not repeat the offences
Posted by: vicar on 6:08pm Mon 5 May 08
[quote][bold]apath.....[/bold] wrote:
The definition of rascal is ' a mischieveous child'. Maybe the Vicar would like to use a different word to describe the scummy ****.[/quote] Sorry about that. It's called "litotes", an understatement made for emphasis.
The words I would use might offend the most foul-mouthed reader.
I would like to see the police armed with wire-guided missiles.
They could simultaneously end a chase and ensure the drivers would not repeat the offences
apath..... wrote:
The definition of rascal is ' a mischieveous child'. Maybe the Vicar would like to use a different word to describe the scummy ****.
Sorry about that. It's called "litotes", an understatement made for emphasis.
The words I would use might offend the most foul-mouthed reader.
I would like to see the police armed with wire-guided missiles.
They could simultaneously end a chase and ensure the drivers would not repeat the offences
Posted by: vicar on 6:09pm Mon 5 May 08
Sorry again. That's called "double-posting and is caused by drinking too much communion wine"
Sorry again. That's called "double-posting and is caused by drinking too much communion wine"
Posted by: Jack Aspinall on 6:46pm Mon 5 May 08
[quote][bold]ian[/bold] wrote:
And what was the major crime here, suspicion of dangerous driving, no insurance, in possession of cannabis and having no insurance it makes you wonder why they were chasing him in the first place,(no don't tell me they needed to put their toys into use).[/quote] .....and how were the officers supposed to know that BEFORE they stopped him??? You are clearly a genious and should be a police officer. You would clear up so much crime knowing exactly who to stop!!!
ian wrote:
And what was the major crime here, suspicion of dangerous driving, no insurance, in possession of cannabis and having no insurance it makes you wonder why they were chasing him in the first place,(no don't tell me they needed to put their toys into use).
.....and how were the officers supposed to know that BEFORE they stopped him??? You are clearly a genious and should be a police officer. You would clear up so much crime knowing exactly who to stop!!!
Posted by: Dont call me treacle., besidetheseaside,bes
idethesea. on 9:26pm Mon 5 May 08
Oh Vicar, we suposed to be talking about a high speed pursuit here, not 2 posts a day...
OK, them nice little round roadside cams that seem to be everywhere are called A N P R cams.
Automatic Number Plate Recognition Cameras.
Like it or not, these cams track your movements as you drive.
On most of the High Speed Pursuit vehicles, and others, the on board cams watch for vehicles that are "not quite right"
it flags up vehicles that are not insured, taxed or have "other" intrests in them.
In all fairnes, the police dont have to bother with the system, UNTILL it tells them something is "wrong"
it identifies the vehicle by its regestration plate details, gives audible & visual warning on problem, so as to enable a reaction by the officers.
If you look at the Gazette picture, the 3 police vehicles have most definately "stopped" the silver Laguna, with the rear police vehicle almost jacking the laguna up in the air....
This was not just a normal police stop was it, but a "stop at all costs" controlled 3 vehicle forced stop....
If they wanted it stopped that bad, and wrecking 3 police vehicles in the process, then let the naughty boy who was driving off on bail, it just makes you wonder "what" is going on, or down, as we speak..
I think its one of them "watch this space" deals going on......
Hic---Hic---- more tea vicar....
Oh Vicar, we suposed to be talking about a high speed pursuit here, not 2 posts a day...
OK, them nice little round roadside cams that seem to be everywhere are called A N P R cams.
Automatic Number Plate Recognition Cameras.
Like it or not, these cams track your movements as you drive.
On most of the High Speed Pursuit vehicles, and others, the on board cams watch for vehicles that are "not quite right"
it flags up vehicles that are not insured, taxed or have "other" intrests in them.
In all fairnes, the police dont have to bother with the system, UNTILL it tells them something is "wrong"
it identifies the vehicle by its regestration plate details, gives audible & visual warning on problem, so as to enable a reaction by the officers.
If you look at the Gazette picture, the 3 police vehicles have most definately "stopped" the silver Laguna, with the rear police vehicle almost jacking the laguna up in the air....
This was not just a normal police stop was it, but a "stop at all costs" controlled 3 vehicle forced stop....
If they wanted it stopped that bad, and wrecking 3 police vehicles in the process, then let the naughty boy who was driving off on bail, it just makes you wonder "what" is going on, or down, as we speak..
I think its one of them "watch this space" deals going on......
Hic---Hic---- more tea vicar....
Posted by: jaz, clacton on 9:48pm Mon 5 May 08
Are your life's really that boring u need to judge other people that u dont even know . Really this man has not done much wrong and there are plenty of pedos that are still walking the streets of clacton that the police should be catching instead they are wasting tax payers money crashing thier own cars for what .
Are your life's really that boring u need to judge other people that u dont even know . Really this man has not done much wrong and there are plenty of pedos that are still walking the streets of clacton that the police should be catching instead they are wasting tax payers money crashing thier own cars for what .
Posted by: TheDriver, HMP Chemlsford Cell 128 on 10:22pm Mon 5 May 08
you all do have a pooint but there is nothing wrong with ganja and the police are just annoying specialy Tom Coppin (peeping tom). happy days.
you all do have a pooint but there is nothing wrong with ganja and the police are just annoying specialy Tom Coppin (peeping tom). happy days.
Posted by: In the know, UK on 10:57pm Mon 5 May 08
This article states he was bailed for those offences - it does not say he was necessarily released from custody at that time.
He might have been detained for other more serious offences, possibly dating back some time, on behalf of another force - just a hunch.....
Some may think that possession of cannabis, possession of a stun gun, dangerous driving and driving without insurance are petty, minor offences. But it is this type of criminal, who has such a flagrant disregard for the law, that our police are trying to keep away from decent members of society.
Any decision to bail somebody in police custody has been taken away from custody sergeants, and is now the job of a CPS lawyer.
This article states he was bailed for those offences - it does not say he was necessarily released from custody at that time.
He might have been detained for other more serious offences, possibly dating back some time, on behalf of another force - just a hunch.....
Some may think that possession of cannabis, possession of a stun gun, dangerous driving and driving without insurance are petty, minor offences. But it is this type of criminal, who has such a flagrant disregard for the law, that our police are trying to keep away from decent members of society.
Any decision to bail somebody in police custody has been taken away from custody sergeants, and is now the job of a CPS lawyer.
Posted by: catchus if u can-easye....., mytown on 11:07pm Mon 5 May 08
"Are your life's really that boring u need to judge other people that u dont even know . Really this man has not done much wrong and there are plenty of pedos that are still walking the streets of clacton that the police should be catching instead they are wasting tax payers money crashing thier own cars for what ".
OK Jaz, lets play look `n learn.
and not "my mate said"
Channel 5 - 8pm Friday.
Essex polices high speed policing units on telly.....
"Are your life's really that boring u need to judge other people that u dont even know . Really this man has not done much wrong and there are plenty of pedos that are still walking the streets of clacton that the police should be catching instead they are wasting tax payers money crashing thier own cars for what ".
OK Jaz, lets play look `n learn.
and not "my mate said"
Channel 5 - 8pm Friday.
Essex polices high speed policing units on telly.....
Posted by: Partyboy, Saarfend on 12:27pm Tue 6 May 08
[quote][bold]jaz[/bold] wrote:
Are your life's really that boring u need to judge other people that u dont even know . Really this man has not done much wrong and there are plenty of pedos that are still walking the streets of clacton that the police should be catching instead they are wasting tax payers money crashing thier own cars for what .[/quote] This idiot was uninsured for starters... That means no compo for anyone he knocks down or for the family of the person he kills. Laws are there for a reason.
jaz wrote:
Are your life's really that boring u need to judge other people that u dont even know . Really this man has not done much wrong and there are plenty of pedos that are still walking the streets of clacton that the police should be catching instead they are wasting tax payers money crashing thier own cars for what .
This idiot was uninsured for starters... That means no compo for anyone he knocks down or for the family of the person he kills. Laws are there for a reason.
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