🚨 High-Speed Drama Unfolds on the Motorway!
Imagine a BMW 5 Series rocketing down the M1 and M69 at breakneck speeds of up to 160mph. This wasn’t an action movie but the real-life, nail-biting chase involving Patrick Connors, also known as William Ward. Caught on police dashcam, the dramatic pursuit saw Connors tearing down the lanes, running red lights, and even tossing suspicious white powder out of his window.
Things got even more intense when Connors abruptly halted in the fast lane and leapt out, making a run towards the motorway’s central barrier. In an edge-of-your-seat moment, a quick-thinking officer pleaded with him, “Don’t do it, buddy. Don’t do it,” before wrestling Connors to the ground to prevent a potentially deadly move.
Connors had been wanted since failing to appear in court over receiving £21,000 from a rogue trader scam. This scam had cruelly targeted an 85-year-old man, swindling him out of £85,000. Despite not being the mastermind behind the fraud, Connors got his share through cheques given by his relatives.
At Mold Crown Court, Connors faced the music. With 17 convictions for 32 offences spanning violence, dishonesty, and more, he admitted to acquiring criminal property, dangerous driving, and driving while disqualified. The judge, deeming the chase “aggressive and highly dangerous,” sentenced him to a total of three years behind bars with a five-year driving ban.
A mad dash through the UK streets ended with Connor’s arrest, reminding us all about the gravity of such reckless behaviour. Stay safe, folks! 🚓💨