Duran Arnet was trying to escape police when he raced through the streets
A man has been jailed after he was seen driving into oncoming traffic while trying to escape police.
Duran Arnet even had a child in his car, who was sat in the passenger seat, without a seat belt on at the time he sped through the streets on Thursday (September 10).
The 36-year-old caught officers’ attention after the force spotted a red Ford Focus and tried to stop it due to intelligence on the vehicle. Yet Arnet sped off from behind the wheel.
Arnet, of Berwick Road, Easton, made off on the A4174 near Wick Wick Roundabout in a bid to evade officers.
During the incident, which saw police pursue Arnet, he was seen driving into the path of oncoming traffic, mounted the pavement, and travelled at excessive speeds. He also drove the wrong way around a roundabout while carrying a minor passenger who was not wearing a seatbelt, Bristol Live reports.
Police said the dangerous driving continued through Longwell Green before the vehicle entered the Emerald Park area, where Arnet abandoned the car and ran off.
He tried to evade officers by running into the A4174 dual carriageway but was arrested after a short foot chase.
You can watch the dramatic police chase at the top of this article.
Amet was charged with dangerous driving, driving while disqualified, driving without insurance, failing to stop for police and using a vehicle without a valid MOT certificate.
He was remanded into custody and attended Bristol Magistrates Court on Friday, September 11, where he received an immediate custodial sentence of 28 weeks.
PC Jack Fare said: “Amet’s driving showed a complete disregard for the safety of other road users and pedestrians. Throughout the incident, his actions created significant risk to members of the public.
“It is particularly concerning that he carried out these dangerous manoeuvres while a passenger, who was a minor and not wearing a seatbelt, was in the vehicle.”
“We welcome the custodial sentence, which reflects the seriousness of his offending.”
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