WATCH: Man, 21, jailed for dangerous driving

A 21-year-old man has been jailed for dangerous driving after a high-speed pursuit through Northampton.

On the evening of April 28 this year, police officers were called to reports of a fight in Southampton Road, Northampton.

When they arrived, a silver Alfa Romeo sped off from the scene, driven by Gerry Connors, previously of Towcester Road, Northampton.

A 12-minute pursuit commenced with Connors driving very dangerously through a number of streets including London Road, Towcester Road, St Peter’s Way and Briar Hill.

During the chase, Connors overtook a number of other vehicles, drove through redlights and on the wrong side of the road, mounted the pavement and exceeded the speed limit.

Eventually, officers were able to make tactical contact to stop the vehicle resulting in Connors jumping out of the vehicle at Rothersthorpe industrial estate and running off.

A foot chase ensued through the underbridge and onto St Leonard’s Road where Connors was caught and arrested.

He was subsequently charged with dangerous driving, failing to provide a specimen of breath for analysis, driving whilst disqualified, and driving without insurance.

After pleading guilty to the offences at Northampton Crown Court, he was sentenced on July 8 to one year and two months in prison. He was also disqualified from driving for four years.

Lead investigator - PC Chris Guttridge said: “As you can see from the footage, Gerry Connors drove exceptionally dangerously that evening and it is through sheer luck that he didn’t cause a serious collision that could easily have killed members of the public.

“I’m pleased that he has been sent to prison as a result and I hope he takes some time to reflect on his behaviour in order to make better choices when he is released.”