Police forcibly break window, deploy taser on high-speed driver disregarding roundabout traffic rules
High-Speed Chase in Bristol Ends in Dramatic Arrest
In an unexpected turn of events, a high-speed chase in a residential area of Bristol came to a thrilling close on Tuesday, September 2. The chase, which involved a stolen Volkswagen Sirocco, was aided by a police helicopter and resulted in a dramatic arrest that was captured on video by shocked bystanders.
The chase began when an officer clocked a Volkswagen Sirocco with false plates. The driver, identified as Bryan Smith, 47, from Easton, sped off, reaching speeds of up to 70mph, going the wrong way around a roundabout, and mounting pavements. A police chopper circled overhead during the chase, providing aerial support.
As the stolen car weaved through the streets, officers swarmed around it. One officer used his baton to smash Smith's window, and another officer fired a taser through the broken window, striking the driver. The stolen Volkswagen Sirocco was eventually stopped after becoming wedged between two other vehicles.
The chase ended in Fishponds, Bristol. Bryan Smith, the driver, was taken into custody and appeared at Bristol Magistrates' Court on September 4. He pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, failing to provide a specimen for analysis, driving without insurance, and driving while disqualified.
It is not specified in the available search results which police authority filed the suspicion application against Bryan Smith, who has not been granted bail and will be remanded in custody. The passenger and driver of the Renault Megane, who watched the dramatic arrest unfold, stated they were witnesses. Video footage of the arrest was captured by the bystanders from the window of their Renault Megan.
The Sun has contacted Avon and Somerset Police for comment. It is unclear how Smith came to unknowingly buy the stolen Volkswagen just days before the chase unfolded. This incident serves as a reminder of the dangers of reckless driving and the importance of adhering to traffic laws.
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