Fleeing suspect evades authorities for an hour and a half, only to skip court appearance

๐Ÿšจ Crazy Chase Alert! ๐Ÿšจ
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Swansea witnessed an adrenaline-pumping drama as Adam Hopkins, in his Mercedes, led police on a wild 90-minute chase. ๐Ÿš—๐Ÿ’จ This midnight escapade had everything from speeding through residential areas to defying gravity by going airborne over a roundabout!

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The chase, which began in Cockett, saw Hopkins tearing through Penlan, Blaenymaes, and Portmead at 60mph. Even a stinger attempt at Morriston Hospital couldn’t stop him! Despite his tyres being punctured, Hopkins raced on, even ramming into police cars to escape. ๐Ÿš“๐Ÿ’ฅ

The pursuit finally ended on the A4067 when Hopkins fled on foot but was caught shortly after. Shockingly, a roadside test showed cocaine in his system, and he was caught with snap-bags of the drug, cheekily claiming, “It’s not illegal to take coke, is it?” ๐Ÿ˜ฎ

Hopkins, who skipped his court sentencing, was given 16 months behind bars and slapped with a driving ban for over four years. His actions injured officers and took multiple police vehicles out of service. The judge highlighted his blatant disregard for the law and public safety.

Driving bans and prison sentences aside, this chase is sure to be talked about in Swansea for a while! Stay safe and remember, folks, crime doesnโ€™t pay. ๐Ÿšซ