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Dramatic moment disqualified driver leads cops on 80mph police chase before trying to flee on foot
THIS is the dramatic moment cops chased a disqualified driver who was racing at speeds of up to 80mph before he tried to flee on foot.
Charley Lance, 24, led police on a dangerous high speed chase through the town of Harwich, Essex, before being pinned down by PC Johnny Lee.
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Incredible footage shows police in hot pursuit of Lance as he races through the town at around 4.45pm on November 13, 2024.
Sirens can be heard blaring as the cops continue chasing down Lance, with one officer saying: "It's gonna be a decamp."
As Lance's motor comes to a screeching halt, PC Lee's colleague can be heard asking him to "get after" the dangerous driver.
PC Lee can then be seen jumping out of the patrol car as it comes to a stop before he breaks into a sprint, chasing after Lance on foot.
As he gains on the dangerous driver, PC Lee can be heard exclaiming: "Officer with a taser," warning Lance of his weapon.
After a quick chase, Lance appears to stumble on the grass, falling to the floor and allowing PC Lee to reach him with ease.
Shouting, the copper orders Lance to "stay where you are" as he lands the criminal in cuffs.
Sirens of PC Lee's colleagues can then be heard getting closer in the background as the officer informs Lance of the nature of his arrest.
Then, the policeman raises Lance off the floor and begins walking him back to his patrol car.
For his shocking and dangerous behaviour, Lance was charged with, and later admitted to, dangerous driving, driving whilst disqualified and driving without insurance.
He was sentenced to 13 months in prison.
PC Lee said: "We knew we had to bring his dangerous driving to an end and when his vehicle came to stop, I knew the only thing to do was to catch him on foot.
"Thankfully, he didn't get too far, and I was able to make the arrest.
"We can't accept behaviour like this. He put himself and the public in harm's way by driving dangerously through Harwich.
The officer added: "I'm just glad we were able to catch up with him.
"As response officers, it's only through working together – often making very quick decisions – that we're able to keep Tendring safe and ultimately catch people who are causing harm in our neighbourhoods."
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