Police use stinger and Taser to stop 'dangerous' Derbyshire driver in Vauxhall Astra

Police used a stinger to stop a ‘dangerous’ driver who tried to escape when requested to stop by officers in Derbyshire.
Tim Paget
By Tim Paget
Published 14th Apr 2022, 09:42 BST
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The suspect, who was also in possession of cannabis, drove dangerously through Riddings, in Amber Valley, and then tried to flee on foot after the stinger had been used.

He was Tasered after making threats, according to officers.

A Derbyshire Road Crime Unit spokesperson said on Twitter: “Astra requested to stop for document checks. Thinks about it then boots it, driving dangerous through Riddings.

Police used a stinger to stop a ‘dangerous’ driver who tried to escape when requested to stop by officers in Derbyshire. Image: Derbyshire police.Police used a stinger to stop a ‘dangerous’ driver who tried to escape when requested to stop by officers in Derbyshire. Image: Derbyshire police.
Police used a stinger to stop a ‘dangerous’ driver who tried to escape when requested to stop by officers in Derbyshire. Image: Derbyshire police.
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"Stung by the team so driver then tries to run off over fields.

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"Foot chase leads to male being Tasered when threats made whilst reaching for his waistband.

"Male turned out to be provisional license holder in possession of cannabis.

"Two other occupants of the vehicle were searched and released.”

The Road Crime Unit also thanked Derbyshire Roads Policing Unit and Derbyshire Dog Section for their assistance.