Man ‘narrowly missed’ hitting people during police pursuit

The 49-year-old drove at speeds of 70mph in 30mph zones

A man who forced pedestrians and cyclists to dive out of the way as a result of his dangerous driving has been jailed. Sean Kimber, 49, was driving a car linked to burglaries when he was spotted by police on Milton Road, Cambridge, on May 5.

Officers signalled for him to pull over, but he made off at speed. Kimber led officers on a pursuit around residential streets, reaching speeds of more than 70mph in 30mph zones.

This forced pedestrians and cyclists to dive out of the way. He travelled to Histon and smashed through a wooden gate, speeding over private land and was then stopped by officers.

Kimber was arrested at the scene and later pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, failing to stop, driving while disqualified, driving without insurance, criminal damage and using fraudulent registration plates.

Kimber, of Manor Close, Little Wilbraham, was sentenced to one year and three months in prison at Peterborough Crown Court on Friday (July 17).

Detective Constable Lisa Bacon, who investigated, said: “Kimber’s actions that day were nothing short of appalling. He drove dangerously and clearly with no thought about the danger he was putting other people in.

“He narrowly missed numerous collisions as pedestrians were forced to take evasive action. Thankfully, the pursuit ended and he was arrested before anyone was hurt.”