"Graham McCarthy, 43, of Denstone Road, Nottingham, was spotted by officers riding the e-scooter towards the city centre. He was believed to have links to drug supply and was told to pull over but refused."
"Nottinghamshire Police say a 10-minute pursuit followed, during which he swore at officers and weaved 'dangerously' through traffic and pedestrians."
"The chase ended when he lost control at over 20mph trying to pass a bus. McCarthy pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, driving without insurance, driving without a licence, criminal damage, and possessing Class B drugs with intent to supply."
"On Monday (16 March), he was jailed for 75 weeks and disqualified from driving for 19 months."
Graham McCarthy, 43, was pursued by Nottinghamshire Police while riding an illegal electric scooter. He refused to stop and led officers on a 10-minute chase, swearing and weaving through traffic. The pursuit ended when he lost control at over 20mph. McCarthy pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including dangerous driving and drug possession with intent to supply. He was sentenced to 75 weeks in prison and disqualified from driving for 19 months.
Read at www.independent.co.uk
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