Driver rams police car after 100mph pursuit before hiding under a bed and being arrested
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Salford, UK - A 23-year-old man from Salford has been jailed for 18 months following a high-speed police chase where he reached speeds of up to 100mph and rammed a police vehicle.
Jayden O'Donnell, of Pilgrim's Way, Salford, was sentenced yesterday at Manchester Crown Court after pleading guilty to multiple offences.
The dangerous driving incident occurred on 26 October 2024, when officers spotted O'Donnell leaving a pub in a grey Mazda.
Upon noticing police presence, O'Donnell fled at high speed, initiating a pursuit through north Manchester.
He eventually exited his vehicle and ran up an alleyway, with officers not far behind.
He entered an address on Styhead Drive, and was discovered hiding under a bed, at which point he was arrested by PCs Ditta and Khan.
During the chase, he drove recklessly, endangering other road users and police officers.
O'Donnell pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, possession of a bladed article, driving while disqualified, and having no insurance.
The 23-year-old was already banned from driving at the time of the incident, compounding his legal troubles.
His reckless behaviour included ramming a police vehicle during the chase, which fortunately did not result in injuries to officers.
Inspector Dan Pickavance from GMP's City of Manchester district praised the professionalism of the officers involved in apprehending O'Donnell.