Watch: Biker who led police on Doncaster city centre chase is jailed
The pursuit came to an end when he fell from his bike
This is the moment police in Doncaster moved in to arrest a motorcyclist who led officers on a dramatic chase through he city centre.
Rider Adrian Asquith, who was uninsured, without a licence and had cocaine in his system, failed to stop for officers and has now been jailed.
A South Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “Officers are working hard every day to make the roads a safer place for everyone and those who show a lack of regard and respect for innocent people’s lives will be held accountable.”
Earlier this year on 2 February, officers from the Motorcycle and Rural Crime Team were on patrol in Doncaster when they spotted Asquith riding a red Honda motorcycle.
The officers’ attention was drawn to the bike as it was failing to display an ‘L’ plate.
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Wanting a quick chat with the rider, they illuminated their blue lights and sirens, but Asquith refused to co-operate.
He took officers on a pursuit through St Sepulchre Gate, running red lights, exceeding the speed limit and using footpaths to try to evade officers.
The pursuit came to an end when Asquith fell from his bike.
He was taken to hospital with minor injuries but while there, officers conducted a drugs wipe, which came back positive for cocaine.
After testing his blood it was found that Asquith was over the prescribed limit.
Officer in charge of the case PC Luke Bugdol said: “To drive any vehicle is a great responsibility and the laws around driving are there to help keep everyone safe.
“Our experience as officers tells us that those who fail to stop for police are more likely to be hiding other offences and criminality, and I am pleased that Asquith will now face the consequences of his actions in posing greater harm on our roads.”
Asquith, 31, of Hallam Close, appeared at Doncaster Magistrates’ Court last week (12 October).
He was sentenced to eight weeks in prison and disqualified from driving for 36 months.