Derbyshire driver wanted for harassing ex-partner and climbing her drainpipe crashes after police chase

A Derbyshire man was arrested after allegedly climbing a drainpipe at his ex-partner’s home and fleeing from the police.

By Tom Hardwick

Published 4th Apr 2022, 16:25 GMT

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On Saturday, April 3, the Derbyshire Roads Policing Unit spotted a Nissan Almera in Derby, being driven by a man wanted on suspicion of harassing his ex-partner.

He had allegedly climbed up the drainpipe at her property earlier in the evening.

The motorist then failed to stop for officers, and drove off dangerously before crashing into a traffic light. He was subsequently arrested.

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