Dangerous driver jailed after pursuit

A dangerous driver has been jailed after clocking speeds of up to 70mph during a pursuit along residential roads.

Nathan Baker, aged 41, was spotted by police speeding along Ridgeway, Top Valley, Nottingham, in the early hours of 4 May 2024.

He failed to stop and led response officers on a pursuit before crashing into multiple parked cars.

Baker, of Forrester Street, Netherfield, Nottingham, was jailed for a total of 18 months when he appeared at Nottingham Crown Court for sentencing.

He pleaded guilty to driving while disqualified, failing to stop after a road accident, driving without insurance, driving dangerously and possession of cannabis on 5 August.

Officers on patrol first spotted Baker’s BMW as it sped towards them around 2.10am.

Although officers activated their blue light, the vehicle reversed and then sped away along Parkview Road, Eastglade Road and Beckhampton Road.

The speed limit varies from 20mph to 30mph along these roads, but Baker reached speeds of between 50mph and 70mph as officers pursued him at a safe distance.

When it crashed into the parked cars, one of the BMW’s wheels came off the vehicle and collided into the police car causing a significant impact.

Baker jumped out of his car after the crash but officers caught up with him following a brief foot chase.

He was detained and later arrested for a host of driving offences.

Police Constable Louis Jamieson, of Nottinghamshire Police, said:

“Baker demonstrated a complete disregard for the safety of other road users when he sped through a built-up residential area in such a reckless manner.

“Thankfully no one was injured by his display of driving that night, but that is no thanks to him.

“The message from the force is clear. We will not tolerate people who break the law by driving vehicles in a manner that puts other road users, and themselves, at risk of serious injury or death."