1 00:00:00,800 --> 00:00:02,335 SIRENS WAIL 2 00:00:02,360 --> 00:00:05,215 John THOMSON: This is Police Interceptors... 3 00:00:05,240 --> 00:00:06,855 Police Interceptors, the real-life one? 4 00:00:06,880 --> 00:00:08,695 I'm gonna tell my kids about this. 5 00:00:08,720 --> 00:00:11,535 ...and you're riding with the pride of Northamptonshire... 6 00:00:11,560 --> 00:00:14,335 Speed 120. 7 00:00:14,360 --> 00:00:16,175 ...ace pursuit drivers... 8 00:00:16,200 --> 00:00:18,615 Contact, contact, contact. NPAS-five-one. 9 00:00:18,640 --> 00:00:21,255 ...with air support... Got two out. Stand by. 10 00:00:21,280 --> 00:00:23,775 BARKING ..and a crack dog unit. 11 00:00:23,800 --> 00:00:25,455 If you move, you will get bit. 12 00:00:27,560 --> 00:00:29,415 They bring down the bad guys... 13 00:00:29,440 --> 00:00:30,455 Police. 14 00:00:30,480 --> 00:00:31,895 I believe you're wanted, mate. 15 00:00:31,920 --> 00:00:34,175 SHOUTING 16 00:00:34,200 --> 00:00:35,695 ...keep the streets safe... 17 00:00:35,720 --> 00:00:37,455 Put your arms behind your back. 18 00:00:37,480 --> 00:00:38,695 Get on the floor. 19 00:00:38,720 --> 00:00:42,295 ...and battle 24/7... 20 00:00:42,320 --> 00:00:45,175 Get down on the floor. ..In the war on crime. 21 00:00:45,200 --> 00:00:46,775 Crash, crash. 22 00:00:46,800 --> 00:00:48,575 Arrest him now! 23 00:00:48,600 --> 00:00:50,455 It is what it is, innit? We find 'em, we lock 'em up. 24 00:00:54,160 --> 00:00:56,055 Coming up... SIRENS WAIL 25 00:00:56,080 --> 00:00:57,895 Yeah, he's lost the wheel now. 26 00:00:57,920 --> 00:01:01,415 ...a 100-mile-an-hour three-wheeled pursuit... 27 00:01:01,440 --> 00:01:03,295 It's gonna be a decamp. It's gonna be a decamp. 28 00:01:03,320 --> 00:01:06,015 You're gonna stand, are you? I'll stand, I'll stand. OK. 29 00:01:06,040 --> 00:01:09,375 Lydia, take a deep breath. OK. 30 00:01:09,400 --> 00:01:11,735 ...Rob's quest for a breath test... 31 00:01:11,760 --> 00:01:13,215 I'm cooperating with you. 32 00:01:13,240 --> 00:01:15,495 You're not, though, are you? 33 00:01:15,520 --> 00:01:16,575 ...and... 34 00:01:18,880 --> 00:01:21,135 209, Bradley's running, Oxford Road. 35 00:01:21,160 --> 00:01:24,015 ...a knife-point robber on the run. 36 00:01:24,040 --> 00:01:25,535 Go, go, go' 37 00:01:39,240 --> 00:01:41,575 Northamptonshire's interceptors keep watch 38 00:01:41,600 --> 00:01:44,895 over all 914 square miles of the county... 39 00:01:46,760 --> 00:01:49,135 Romeo-Papa-nine-eight, I've just gone to 15, 40 00:01:49,160 --> 00:01:51,335 I'll push down the 508. 41 00:01:53,120 --> 00:01:56,975 ...and roads policing sarge Tony Payne has heard reports 42 00:01:57,000 --> 00:01:59,815 about a silver Merc making a quick exit from his patch. 43 00:02:01,160 --> 00:02:03,495 I never had a chance to try and stop it, 44 00:02:03,520 --> 00:02:05,975 it was moving that quick. 45 00:02:06,000 --> 00:02:08,335 So we could really do with getting hold of the vehicle, 46 00:02:08,360 --> 00:02:10,335 just to see what it's up to 47 00:02:10,360 --> 00:02:13,215 and make sure everything's in order with it. 48 00:02:16,520 --> 00:02:19,335 It's all hands on deck to find the speeding driver. 49 00:02:21,200 --> 00:02:22,855 And before long... 50 00:02:24,280 --> 00:02:25,415 Contact, contact. 51 00:02:25,440 --> 00:02:27,695 It's going through Brackley town centre. 52 00:02:27,720 --> 00:02:29,295 It is failing to stop. 53 00:02:29,320 --> 00:02:32,335 The firearms team get behind the V6 C-Class. 54 00:02:33,560 --> 00:02:35,215 It's seen us and made off at speed. 55 00:02:35,240 --> 00:02:37,735 I'm calling this a failed stop. 56 00:02:37,760 --> 00:02:41,455 Speed 6O in a national. No pedestrians, no traffic. 57 00:02:43,400 --> 00:02:44,655 Taking to country roads, 58 00:02:44,680 --> 00:02:46,855 the driver's ignoring the blues and twos... 59 00:02:49,800 --> 00:02:51,975 90 in a 60 road. 60 00:02:54,000 --> 00:02:56,495 ...upping the ante to double the speed limit. 61 00:02:56,520 --> 00:02:59,455 100 in a 50. 62 00:03:01,440 --> 00:03:04,735 A getaway at such breakneck speeds could end in disaster... 63 00:03:07,480 --> 00:03:10,135 ...so a fleet of units are en route to help make a stop... 64 00:03:11,800 --> 00:03:14,055 ...including Tony... 65 00:03:14,080 --> 00:03:18,015 OVER RADIO: 66 00:03:18,040 --> 00:03:20,615 ...and cops armed with a sure-fire way 67 00:03:20,640 --> 00:03:22,335 to put a pin in this pursuit. 68 00:03:28,040 --> 00:03:30,375 Whilst the stinger unit gets into position 69 00:03:30,400 --> 00:03:32,735 with a chain of tyre-shredding spikes, 70 00:03:32,760 --> 00:03:36,095 the driver is picking up interceptors at a rate of knots. 71 00:03:49,080 --> 00:03:51,535 The team need to keep eyes on the three-Yme Mere... 72 00:03:56,080 --> 00:04:00,295 ...no easy feat when it has 260 horses under the bonnet. 73 00:04:09,600 --> 00:04:13,815 Nearing the motor's top speed of 155 miles an hour... 74 00:04:16,720 --> 00:04:19,295 ...the driver is rocketing straight towards the stinger. 75 00:04:19,320 --> 00:04:21,535 Six of us into the roundabout. 76 00:04:26,440 --> 00:04:27,615 Two tyres take a sting. 77 00:04:27,640 --> 00:04:30,895 Yeah, heavy braking, heavy braking. 78 00:04:30,920 --> 00:04:33,455 Speed 90. 79 00:04:33,480 --> 00:04:36,855 But the driver's still burning rubber... or trying to. 80 00:04:45,360 --> 00:04:47,735 He's doing 100 miles an hour on three wheels. 81 00:04:47,760 --> 00:04:49,695 That's just bonkers. 82 00:04:55,000 --> 00:04:57,175 Smoke billowing and running on rims... 83 00:04:58,720 --> 00:05:01,695 It's gonna be a decamp, it's gonna be a decamp. 84 00:05:01,720 --> 00:05:03,535 ...the Merc isn't going to get them much further. 85 00:05:08,560 --> 00:05:10,975 The driver and one passenger leg it 86 00:05:11,000 --> 00:05:12,735 out of the passenger side and into a field. 87 00:05:16,960 --> 00:05:19,135 Armed police! Armed police! 88 00:05:20,040 --> 00:05:21,135 Stay where you are! 89 00:05:23,680 --> 00:05:25,935 Get out! Get out, get out! 90 00:05:25,960 --> 00:05:27,295 Get out! 91 00:05:27,320 --> 00:05:29,775 The firearms team swiftly cuff the three from the back... 92 00:05:30,800 --> 00:05:34,375 Go on the floor face down. Get down. 93 00:05:34,400 --> 00:05:35,975 Dog. Need a dog. 94 00:05:36,000 --> 00:05:39,415 And the hunt is on for two runaways. 95 00:05:39,440 --> 00:05:42,855 Stop! The dog's gonna be let loose. Get here now! 96 00:05:55,040 --> 00:05:57,095 It's seen us and made off at speed. 97 00:05:57,120 --> 00:05:59,375 JOHN THOMSON: Following reports of a silver C-Class 98 00:05:59,400 --> 00:06:01,255 speeding through Northampton... 99 00:06:02,800 --> 00:06:06,095 ...interceptors from roads policing and the firearms team 100 00:06:06,120 --> 00:06:08,535 have united to put the brakes on the driver. 101 00:06:10,600 --> 00:06:11,735 After a sting... 102 00:06:13,520 --> 00:06:15,015 That's just bonkers. 103 00:06:15,040 --> 00:06:18,975 ...and a three-wheeled pursuit down the A43... 104 00:06:19,000 --> 00:06:20,815 It's gonna be a decamp, it's gonna be a decamp. 105 00:06:20,840 --> 00:06:23,895 ...three back-seat passengers are in cuffs... 106 00:06:23,920 --> 00:06:25,855 Armed police! 107 00:06:25,880 --> 00:06:28,495 Stay where you are! 108 00:06:28,520 --> 00:06:31,895 ...and the team are now searching for the driver and front-seat passenger, 109 00:06:31,920 --> 00:06:33,575 who have legged it into a field. 110 00:06:36,440 --> 00:06:37,935 Dog! Need a dog! 111 00:06:39,480 --> 00:06:43,055 The dog's gonna be let loose! Stop! The dog's gonna be loose! 112 00:06:43,080 --> 00:06:44,655 Get here now! 113 00:06:44,680 --> 00:06:48,375 BARKING Straight through. Straight through. 114 00:06:48,400 --> 00:06:53,295 A police dog is raring to go, but after a 130mph pursuit... 115 00:06:53,320 --> 00:06:55,655 Hold that up for us. 116 00:06:55,680 --> 00:06:59,295 ...this is a collar the firearms team are keen to fetch. 117 00:07:01,840 --> 00:07:03,775 Get here now! 118 00:07:03,800 --> 00:07:05,655 Get here now. 119 00:07:05,680 --> 00:07:06,855 What? 120 00:07:06,880 --> 00:07:08,335 Well, it was you. Get up. 121 00:07:09,880 --> 00:07:10,895 Nice try (!) 122 00:07:10,920 --> 00:07:13,175 On your front. 123 00:07:13,200 --> 00:07:14,775 Get on your front. 124 00:07:14,800 --> 00:07:17,135 Ow! Put your hands behind your back. 125 00:07:17,160 --> 00:07:20,255 Put your hands behind your back! Put your hands behind your back! 126 00:07:23,120 --> 00:07:24,495 Move the arm back. 127 00:07:27,400 --> 00:07:29,895 WOMAN: I wasn't doing anything. You're nicked. 128 00:07:32,480 --> 00:07:34,175 0w! 129 00:07:34,200 --> 00:07:35,815 You're under arrest, mate - 130 00:07:35,840 --> 00:07:38,615 fail to stop for police, dangerous driving. 131 00:07:38,640 --> 00:07:40,095 We're good, we're good. 132 00:07:40,120 --> 00:07:42,895 That's five out of five in cuffs. 133 00:07:42,920 --> 00:07:45,575 Now, stand up. Stand up. 134 00:07:49,560 --> 00:07:50,895 What? You what? 135 00:07:54,120 --> 00:07:57,375 INTERCEPTOR LAUGHS 136 00:07:57,400 --> 00:07:59,135 Yeah, whatever, mate. 137 00:07:59,160 --> 00:08:00,615 How romantic (!) 138 00:08:00,640 --> 00:08:02,895 Although, his girlfriend has a different story. 139 00:08:02,920 --> 00:08:07,415 All right. 140 00:08:07,440 --> 00:08:09,015 I'm not gonna... Stand up. 141 00:08:12,680 --> 00:08:14,215 All right. 142 00:08:14,240 --> 00:08:16,975 Romeo and juliet's wild night on the A43 143 00:08:17,000 --> 00:08:19,975 has left Tony on clean-up duty. 144 00:08:20,000 --> 00:08:21,535 Do you know whereabouts this wheel is? 145 00:08:21,560 --> 00:08:23,815 It's up here somewhere, innit? Oh, there it is. 146 00:08:26,200 --> 00:08:29,295 After clearing what's left of the Merc's tyres from the road, 147 00:08:29,320 --> 00:08:31,215 Tony makes his way to the scene... 148 00:08:35,040 --> 00:08:39,095 ...where it's still not clear why the suspect refused to stop. 149 00:08:39,120 --> 00:08:40,735 You must have been cacking it in there. 150 00:08:40,760 --> 00:08:41,855 Look at the state of it. 151 00:08:41,880 --> 00:08:44,135 Mate. Driving round on them? 152 00:08:44,160 --> 00:08:45,335 You're lucky you didn't die. 153 00:08:46,520 --> 00:08:48,695 A search of the car reveals some pills... 154 00:08:58,000 --> 00:09:00,375 ...as well as what looks like a home-made crack pipe. 155 00:09:04,440 --> 00:09:06,015 Dangerous driving, failing to stop... 156 00:09:06,040 --> 00:09:08,735 To top it off, the suspected driver isn't playing ball 157 00:09:08,760 --> 00:09:10,535 with the drink and drug tests. 158 00:09:10,560 --> 00:09:12,895 A drugs test, OK? I don't see why if I'm not driving. 159 00:09:12,920 --> 00:09:15,255 Well, I suspect you are. Need to check everyone, don't you? 160 00:09:15,280 --> 00:09:17,615 I warn you that you can refuse to do this test, but refusal to do so 161 00:09:17,640 --> 00:09:20,135 will render you liable for prosecution for failing to provide. 162 00:09:20,160 --> 00:09:22,495 Do you consent to provide a simple? I wasn't driving. 163 00:09:22,520 --> 00:09:24,535 I don't see why you're not testing everyone else. 164 00:09:24,560 --> 00:09:26,335 Do you consent to provide a sample of breath? 165 00:09:26,360 --> 00:09:27,935 No. You don't. OK. 166 00:09:27,960 --> 00:09:31,455 Potential of fences are stacking up, and there's more to come 167 00:09:31,480 --> 00:09:34,495 when the rear-seat passengers give their version of events. 168 00:09:34,520 --> 00:09:38,375 You in that car, did you agree to get in the car by yourself? 169 00:09:38,400 --> 00:09:41,055 Erm... they didn't drag us in the car. 170 00:09:41,080 --> 00:09:42,815 Yeah. We got in the car by ourselves. 171 00:09:42,840 --> 00:09:45,255 Do you feel you're being held against your will? 172 00:09:45,280 --> 00:09:47,615 Yes. Yeah. Cos they didn't stop when we wanted them to. 173 00:09:47,640 --> 00:09:50,775 No, no, that's fine. Ancl when he was driving at speed down there... 174 00:09:50,800 --> 00:09:52,615 Yeah. How did you both feel? 175 00:09:52,640 --> 00:09:54,615 We were scared. I thought I was gonna die. 176 00:09:54,640 --> 00:09:57,175 Did someone say he needs nicking for something else? Kidnap? 177 00:09:57,200 --> 00:09:58,895 Kidnap in section 4. Kidnap? 178 00:09:58,920 --> 00:10:00,175 Kidnap in section 4. 179 00:10:00,200 --> 00:10:01,415 Has he blown, has he, or...? 180 00:10:01,440 --> 00:10:03,775 No, failed to provide. Oh, OK. 181 00:10:03,800 --> 00:10:06,335 There's some people in his vehicle who were held against their will 182 00:10:06,360 --> 00:10:08,175 during that incident, 183 00:10:08,200 --> 00:10:09,935 so you're still under the same caution 184 00:10:09,960 --> 00:10:12,215 and also failing to provide. 185 00:10:13,400 --> 00:10:15,055 0K? Kidnap? 186 00:10:16,600 --> 00:10:20,015 Correct. 187 00:10:20,040 --> 00:10:21,215 Oh, my clays. 188 00:10:21,240 --> 00:10:23,695 Despite what it says on her jumper, 189 00:10:23,720 --> 00:10:27,375 the consequences of their wild ride are starting to sink in. 190 00:10:27,400 --> 00:10:30,055 Aiding and abetting and dangerous driving. 191 00:10:32,640 --> 00:10:34,255 You listening? Not asking that. 192 00:10:34,280 --> 00:10:36,055 Right, that's just a warning. 193 00:10:36,080 --> 00:10:38,695 He was doing you a favour, and now we're kidnapped, yeah? 194 00:10:42,480 --> 00:10:47,015 After a pursuit that reached speeds of 130 miles an hour, 195 00:10:47,040 --> 00:10:48,855 both the suspected driver and his girlfriend 196 00:10:48,880 --> 00:10:51,055 will be finishing the night in custody. 197 00:10:55,080 --> 00:10:56,415 At some point tomorrow, 198 00:10:56,440 --> 00:10:58,695 someone's gonna be in touch to try and get a statement. 199 00:10:58,720 --> 00:11:00,655 The three back-seat passengers, 200 00:11:00,680 --> 00:11:04,135 who were allegedly victims of kidnapping, are free to go. 201 00:11:04,160 --> 00:11:05,855 Incredibly dangerous driving. 202 00:11:05,880 --> 00:11:08,935 Probably some of the most dangerous I think we've seen for many years, 203 00:11:08,960 --> 00:11:10,175 to be honest. 204 00:11:10,200 --> 00:11:13,455 Despite the dangerousness of the driving, 205 00:11:13,480 --> 00:11:16,135 the tactics that the police have employed tonight 206 00:11:16,160 --> 00:11:17,735 have led to a safe conclusion. 207 00:11:20,120 --> 00:11:22,495 No action was taken against the suspected driver 208 00:11:22,520 --> 00:11:26,895 for the alleged of fences of kidnap or driving under the influence. 209 00:11:26,920 --> 00:11:30,335 However, he was charged with dangerous driving. 210 00:11:30,360 --> 00:11:33,775 He is currently awaiting trial at Northampton Crown Court. 211 00:11:36,240 --> 00:11:38,575 His girlfriend was let off without charge, 212 00:11:38,600 --> 00:11:41,175 and no action was taken against any of the passengers. 213 00:11:54,680 --> 00:11:57,015 Working a summer Saturday night shift 214 00:11:57,040 --> 00:11:58,855 is interceptor Rob Harfleet. 215 00:11:58,880 --> 00:12:02,175 Saturday night is where people... It's the end of their week. 216 00:12:02,200 --> 00:12:05,175 They decide it's a good time to have 217 00:12:05,200 --> 00:12:07,615 too much of stuff they can or can't have 218 00:12:07,640 --> 00:12:09,295 and then decide to drive. 219 00:12:09,320 --> 00:12:11,015 Especially with good weather... 220 00:12:12,520 --> 00:12:14,855 ...it also tends to have an effect on people, 221 00:12:14,880 --> 00:12:17,455 so they'll be out in a pub garden, or whatever, drinking all clay. 222 00:12:17,480 --> 00:12:20,095 So you'll get quite a lot of drink, drug drivers. 223 00:12:20,120 --> 00:12:21,655 Sure enough... 224 00:12:23,680 --> 00:12:25,735 ...whilst at a petrol station, 225 00:12:25,760 --> 00:12:28,055 Rob hears of the first drink driver of the night. 226 00:12:28,080 --> 00:12:29,655 CALL HAN DLERI 227 00:12:31,960 --> 00:12:33,615 OFFICER ON RADIO: 228 00:12:33,640 --> 00:12:34,815 00f. 229 00:12:36,440 --> 00:12:38,015 That is a lot. 230 00:12:38,040 --> 00:12:40,535 Over three times the limit. 231 00:12:42,680 --> 00:12:45,255 And calls are coming in about another drink driver 232 00:12:45,280 --> 00:12:46,615 elsewhere in the county. 233 00:12:47,760 --> 00:12:49,735 Apparently, the report suggests 234 00:12:49,760 --> 00:12:52,655 that they've seen her sort of standing round in the street, 235 00:12:52,680 --> 00:12:54,895 get into her car, attempt to move it... 236 00:12:56,080 --> 00:12:58,415 ...not clone very well. 237 00:12:58,440 --> 00:13:00,775 Ancl she's been shouting and swearing at people, 238 00:13:00,800 --> 00:13:04,095 so we'll go and see what the craic is. 239 00:13:05,560 --> 00:13:07,295 It's a busy evening, 240 00:13:07,320 --> 00:13:10,295 so if she ends up driving through town 241 00:13:10,320 --> 00:13:14,135 and she's not in the best state to be driving, 242 00:13:14,160 --> 00:13:15,975 she puts herself and others at risk. 243 00:13:17,360 --> 00:13:19,095 Arriving at the scene within minutes, 244 00:13:19,120 --> 00:13:20,735 Rob speaks to the witnesses. 245 00:13:25,240 --> 00:13:28,255 OK, have you seen her drive, then? 246 00:13:28,280 --> 00:13:29,375 OK. 247 00:13:29,400 --> 00:13:31,055 MAN: I thought you might have. What's that? 248 00:13:32,280 --> 00:13:34,455 Can I look at it? Is that all right? Yeah, yeah, yeah. 249 00:13:36,880 --> 00:13:40,055 I mean... So, this was when she first pulled up. 250 00:13:40,080 --> 00:13:42,415 She's got, like, pink hair or something. 251 00:13:42,440 --> 00:13:45,095 That's her driving it, and then... Mm-hm. 252 00:13:45,120 --> 00:13:47,295 And then after, it's her gobbing off. 253 00:13:48,680 --> 00:13:51,335 OK. How long ago was it the last person saw her driving it? 254 00:13:51,360 --> 00:13:53,855 Five minutes ago. Five, ten minutes ago. 255 00:13:58,040 --> 00:14:00,375 There is no way what she's clone tonight is fair. 256 00:14:00,400 --> 00:14:02,695 No. OK. 257 00:14:02,720 --> 00:14:04,095 All right, fine. 258 00:14:05,600 --> 00:14:07,935 The control room update Rob that the suspect 259 00:14:07,960 --> 00:14:10,655 has possibly reported her young child missing. 260 00:14:10,680 --> 00:14:11,975 Yeah, I'm looking at him. 261 00:14:12,000 --> 00:14:15,735 He's on the estate on a bike with a mate. 262 00:14:15,760 --> 00:14:18,775 He's not exactly missing. He's just out enjoying the evening. 263 00:14:18,800 --> 00:14:20,495 She's now back inside the address. 264 00:14:20,520 --> 00:14:23,135 There's people that can say that she's been driving the car 265 00:14:23,160 --> 00:14:26,055 up and down the street, but that's why she was doing it. 266 00:14:27,920 --> 00:14:30,255 With one potential crisis averted, 267 00:14:30,280 --> 00:14:33,295 Rob heads down the road to the suspect's address. 268 00:14:33,320 --> 00:14:36,015 I don't how this is gonna go 269 00:14:36,040 --> 00:14:39,575 because if there are a few in there under the influence, 270 00:14:39,600 --> 00:14:42,575 I very much doubt they're going to be happy with me turning up. 271 00:14:42,600 --> 00:14:45,495 Back-up aren't on their way. 272 00:14:45,520 --> 00:14:46,775 That'll need to be sorted... 273 00:14:46,800 --> 00:14:48,975 For now, Rob will have to go it alone. 274 00:14:50,520 --> 00:14:53,415 Dodgily-parked silver Honda, check. 275 00:14:55,800 --> 00:14:57,975 But there's no sign of the red-haired woman. 276 00:15:00,120 --> 00:15:01,495 MAN: You all right? Hello, hello. 277 00:15:01,520 --> 00:15:02,975 You all right? Yes, I'm not too bad. 278 00:15:03,000 --> 00:15:04,215 Yourself? Yeah, yeah, good. 279 00:15:04,240 --> 00:15:06,935 The lady that's been driving this car, this silver Honda. 280 00:15:06,960 --> 00:15:10,575 I don't who's been driving that. I know who's been driving it. 281 00:15:10,600 --> 00:15:12,935 It's the lady that lives here, with red hair. 282 00:15:12,960 --> 00:15:14,775 There's not a lady that lives here with red hair. 283 00:15:14,800 --> 00:15:17,135 The whole street's told me there's a lady that lives here 284 00:15:17,160 --> 00:15:18,655 with red hair that's been driving that, 285 00:15:18,680 --> 00:15:20,175 and I can see her at the top of the garden. 286 00:15:20,200 --> 00:15:21,295 All right, 0|<. 287 00:15:21,320 --> 00:15:23,655 So, I would advise that she comes and speaks to me, 288 00:15:23,680 --> 00:15:26,695 or we'll come in and speak to her. Wait a minute, wait a minute. 289 00:15:26,720 --> 00:15:30,415 Choosing option one, the suspected drink driver comes to the door. 290 00:15:30,440 --> 00:15:31,975 Hello. Hello. 291 00:15:32,000 --> 00:15:34,775 Right. Ideally... 292 00:15:34,800 --> 00:15:37,135 Would you do me a favour? Are you...? 293 00:15:37,160 --> 00:15:38,695 Are you going to be all right to walk...? 294 00:15:38,720 --> 00:15:40,415 No, you're not nicking me. 295 00:15:40,440 --> 00:15:41,855 I'm not doing anything yet. 296 00:15:41,880 --> 00:15:43,895 I'm just speaking to you. No, why you recording me? 297 00:15:43,920 --> 00:15:46,255 ROB LAUGHS Come on, then. Come on. 298 00:15:46,280 --> 00:15:48,615 Just do us a favour. SHE GASPS 299 00:15:48,640 --> 00:15:50,055 Why are you grab...? Walk with me. 300 00:15:50,080 --> 00:15:52,775 Why are you grabbing me?! Because you've gone to... 301 00:15:52,800 --> 00:15:55,295 Come and sit in the car. SHE STAMMERS 302 00:15:55,320 --> 00:15:58,055 Don't grab me! Well, come and sit in the car, then! 303 00:15:58,080 --> 00:15:59,695 Don't... grab me. 304 00:15:59,720 --> 00:16:01,455 Don't swear out in the street. SHE WHIMPERS 305 00:16:01,480 --> 00:16:03,815 You'll get yourself in my trouble. Oh, no, don't even... 306 00:16:03,840 --> 00:16:06,095 This one, this one, this one. This way. 307 00:16:06,120 --> 00:16:07,935 This way, come on. 308 00:16:07,960 --> 00:16:10,295 Right... Please, my son's inside. 309 00:16:10,320 --> 00:16:11,695 That's fine. I don't want to do anything 310 00:16:11,720 --> 00:16:13,495 in front of your son that will embarrass you. 311 00:16:13,520 --> 00:16:15,175 Please, I want to sit here. No, no, sit... 312 00:16:15,200 --> 00:16:17,015 It's more... You're going to nick me! 313 00:16:17,040 --> 00:16:18,975 It's more comfortable in there, and it's cooler. 314 00:16:19,000 --> 00:16:20,655 No, it's not. |'llsit here. 315 00:16:20,680 --> 00:16:22,855 You're going to sit there? OK, all right. 316 00:16:24,440 --> 00:16:26,255 With the suspect sitting comfortably, 317 00:16:26,280 --> 00:16:28,775 Rob begins to get to the bottom of the situation. 318 00:16:28,800 --> 00:16:31,375 OK, put very simply, then, Lydia... 319 00:16:35,280 --> 00:16:37,095 "I've got reason to suspect, obviously, 320 00:16:37,120 --> 00:16:39,615 that you've been driving that Honda this evening. 321 00:16:40,720 --> 00:16:42,175 This one here. OK? 322 00:16:42,200 --> 00:16:43,735 SHE MUMBLES Huh? 323 00:16:43,760 --> 00:16:46,295 I've got no licence. You've got no licence? 324 00:16:46,320 --> 00:16:48,695 No. LYDIA GIGGLES 325 00:16:48,720 --> 00:16:50,815 As if I've been driving a car. 326 00:16:50,840 --> 00:16:53,535 Well, that's what people have shown me clips of 327 00:16:53,560 --> 00:16:57,095 and people have suggested. OK? 328 00:16:57,120 --> 00:16:59,855 So, the point is, because I suspect you of driving that motor vehicle 329 00:16:59,880 --> 00:17:02,335 on a road whilst under the influence of alcohol, 330 00:17:02,360 --> 00:17:04,695 I'm going to request a specimen of breath from you 331 00:17:04,720 --> 00:17:07,895 under Section 6 of the Road Traffic Act. All right? 332 00:17:09,960 --> 00:17:13,095 Interceptor of five years, Rob is first-aid trained 333 00:17:13,120 --> 00:17:15,935 and rates cool, calm communication skills 334 00:17:15,960 --> 00:17:19,175 as the best weapon in any officer's armoury. 335 00:17:19,200 --> 00:17:20,415 Help me, please. Huh? 336 00:17:20,440 --> 00:17:23,015 I need to stand up! You want to stand up? 337 00:17:23,040 --> 00:17:25,415 Help me, please. 338 00:17:25,440 --> 00:17:26,895 Right. SHE WHIMPERS 339 00:17:26,920 --> 00:17:28,695 Please, I'm not going to start. Just... 340 00:17:28,720 --> 00:17:30,975 I'm not expecting you to. 341 00:17:31,000 --> 00:17:32,135 I will stand! 342 00:17:32,160 --> 00:17:34,495 You're gonna stand, are you? I will stand. I will stand. 343 00:17:34,520 --> 00:17:36,175 SHE WHEEZES Lydia, take a deep breath. 344 00:17:36,200 --> 00:17:37,895 SHE EXHALES WHEEZILY OK. 345 00:17:37,920 --> 00:17:39,815 SHE WHEEZES 346 00:17:39,840 --> 00:17:42,295 I've got, erm... You've got what? 347 00:17:42,320 --> 00:17:43,735 I've got asthma. OK. 348 00:17:43,760 --> 00:17:45,615 My doctor... OK. 349 00:17:48,840 --> 00:17:51,175 Why don't we sit down in the car where it's going to be 350 00:17:51,200 --> 00:17:52,775 more comfortable? SHE GROANS 351 00:17:52,800 --> 00:17:55,135 No, I'm so sorry. You're going to do it here, are you? 352 00:17:55,160 --> 00:17:57,095 Please... Despite the woman's reaction, 353 00:17:57,120 --> 00:17:59,735 Rob keeps calm and carries on. No. 354 00:17:59,760 --> 00:18:01,615 SHE WHEEZES OK. Then, when I say so, 355 00:18:01,640 --> 00:18:04,415 you need to make a tight seal around the end of the tube 356 00:18:04,440 --> 00:18:06,815 and blow until I tell you to stop. Do you understand that? 357 00:18:09,200 --> 00:18:12,215 Heavy asthmatic sufferers can still provide a specimen. I'm sorry! 358 00:18:12,240 --> 00:18:14,655 SHE WHEEZES, GROANS 359 00:18:14,680 --> 00:18:16,015 Are you clone? 360 00:18:16,040 --> 00:18:17,775 WHEEZING CONTINUES 361 00:18:17,800 --> 00:18:19,135 Lydia... SHE MOANS 362 00:18:19,160 --> 00:18:20,535 SHE WHEEZES I... 363 00:18:20,560 --> 00:18:22,255 I'm cooperating with you! 364 00:18:22,280 --> 00:18:24,215 You're not, though, are you? 365 00:18:24,240 --> 00:18:26,775 I didn't drive it... Do you smoke? Do you smoke? 366 00:18:26,800 --> 00:18:29,135 If dealing with the drunk woman single-handedly 367 00:18:29,160 --> 00:18:32,455 wasn't difficult enough, Rob is now outnumbered. 368 00:18:32,480 --> 00:18:34,015 Any mouthwash? Dad! 369 00:18:34,040 --> 00:18:36,375 SHE SOBS He's nicking me, Dad. 370 00:18:36,400 --> 00:18:37,735 I'm dealing with her. DAD: What for? 371 00:18:37,760 --> 00:18:39,655 He's recording me. A driving offence. 372 00:18:39,680 --> 00:18:41,295 I've not drove! Driving?! 373 00:18:41,320 --> 00:18:43,135 Potentially a driving offence. I've got... 374 00:18:43,160 --> 00:18:44,735 I can't finish dealing with her until... 375 00:18:44,760 --> 00:18:46,095 What are you... on about? 376 00:18:46,120 --> 00:18:48,455 Don't swear in the street. Dad! 377 00:18:48,480 --> 00:18:51,495 I'll swear... Dad, go look after my son! 378 00:18:51,520 --> 00:18:54,335 Listen, there's kids in that window. 379 00:18:54,360 --> 00:18:57,095 If you start swearing in the street, you'll get yourself into trouble. 380 00:18:57,120 --> 00:18:58,375 It's not worth it. 381 00:18:58,400 --> 00:19:00,855 Let me do what I need to do. I can say what I... want, mate. 382 00:19:00,880 --> 00:19:03,575 Let me do what I need to do. I can swear if I want! 383 00:19:03,600 --> 00:19:04,855 She ain't been... MAN MUMBLES 384 00:19:04,880 --> 00:19:05,975 I've clone nothing wrong. 385 00:19:06,000 --> 00:19:07,575 What are you... doing? Right. 386 00:19:07,600 --> 00:19:08,895 Dad! 387 00:19:08,920 --> 00:19:10,735 What are you doing?! Do not swear. 388 00:19:10,760 --> 00:19:13,095 Sorry, he's an old man. I don't... 389 00:19:13,120 --> 00:19:14,815 He should know better, then, shouldn't he? Oi! 390 00:19:14,840 --> 00:19:18,295 With tensions rising, a local unit arrives... 391 00:19:18,320 --> 00:19:20,575 Vicky, come and get Dad! 392 00:19:20,600 --> 00:19:22,855 This is my clad. He's an old man. 393 00:19:22,880 --> 00:19:24,335 Leave him alone! 394 00:19:24,360 --> 00:19:26,175 ...and takes the father inside 395 00:19:26,200 --> 00:19:29,255 so Rob can finally get on with the breath test. 396 00:19:29,280 --> 00:19:31,615 When you're ready, take a deep breath, 397 00:19:31,640 --> 00:19:33,335 make a seal around the end of the tube, 398 00:19:33,360 --> 00:19:35,895 then you blow through it until I tell you to stop. OK! OK. 399 00:19:35,920 --> 00:19:38,255 SHE INHALES DEEPLY, BEEP 400 00:19:38,280 --> 00:19:41,295 Keep going, keep going, keep going, keep going, stop. 401 00:19:41,320 --> 00:19:43,575 That's it. SH E WH EEZES 402 00:19:43,600 --> 00:19:45,575 I've clone nothing wrong. 403 00:19:45,600 --> 00:19:47,855 SHE SOBS, WHEEZES 404 00:19:47,880 --> 00:19:50,135 The legal limit is 35. 405 00:19:50,160 --> 00:19:51,335 BEEP 406 00:19:51,360 --> 00:19:54,815 OK, Lydia, that's given me a reading of 103. 407 00:19:54,840 --> 00:19:56,375 All right? I haven't drove. 408 00:19:56,400 --> 00:19:58,295 I've got no licence. You can have an interview. 409 00:19:58,320 --> 00:19:59,655 So, the time is 10:05, 410 00:19:59,680 --> 00:20:01,615 you're under arrest on suspicion of driving 411 00:20:01,640 --> 00:20:04,015 a motor vehicle whilst... Dad! Dad! I'm getting arrested! 412 00:20:04,040 --> 00:20:05,735 Come back. Dad! 413 00:20:05,760 --> 00:20:07,215 Calm down. I'm getting arrested! 414 00:20:07,240 --> 00:20:08,615 Dad! Dad! 415 00:20:08,640 --> 00:20:10,495 OFFICER: Hands behind your back, sweetheart. 416 00:20:10,520 --> 00:20:13,855 All right, come on. Dad! Dad! Dad! 417 00:20:13,880 --> 00:20:16,215 I'm getting arrested! SHE WHEEZES 418 00:20:16,240 --> 00:20:18,495 Dad! Dad! Come round this way. 419 00:20:18,520 --> 00:20:19,775 Dad! 420 00:20:19,800 --> 00:20:22,375 The local unit will take the drink driver to custody 421 00:20:22,400 --> 00:20:24,135 for an evidential breath test. 422 00:20:24,160 --> 00:20:26,735 Dad! Dad, look after... 423 00:20:26,760 --> 00:20:31,375 It's quite common that people in her state will start 424 00:20:31,400 --> 00:20:33,655 coming up with issues that mean they might not be fit 425 00:20:33,680 --> 00:20:36,015 to provide the sample of breath. 426 00:20:36,040 --> 00:20:39,295 Dad! I've seen octogenarians 427 00:20:39,320 --> 00:20:41,135 with real sort of breathing difficulties 428 00:20:41,160 --> 00:20:43,535 provide a sample on those things, 429 00:20:43,560 --> 00:20:47,455 so asthma doesn't really cut it these clays. 430 00:20:51,880 --> 00:20:54,215 She's clearly thought, by the sounds of it, 431 00:20:54,240 --> 00:20:56,615 her boy's gone out and hasn't come home. 432 00:20:56,640 --> 00:20:58,375 She's thought that was a good enough reason 433 00:20:58,400 --> 00:21:01,775 to go out well over the limit in that Honda to go and find them. 434 00:21:01,800 --> 00:21:05,455 Turns out, he was doing what most do on a light evening in the summer, 435 00:21:05,480 --> 00:21:07,655 he's out with his mate on a bike in the estate. 436 00:21:08,720 --> 00:21:10,895 But she... Doesn't give her the excuse. 437 00:21:12,320 --> 00:21:14,775 Rob's catch pleaded guilty to drink driving 438 00:21:14,800 --> 00:21:17,455 and driving without a licence or insurance. 439 00:21:17,480 --> 00:21:20,495 She was banned from the roads for 28 months 440 00:21:20,520 --> 00:21:23,175 and given a community order for 12 months. 441 00:21:23,200 --> 00:21:25,095 And she wasn't the only one. 442 00:21:26,480 --> 00:21:29,655 As Rob predicted, the county's hot summer's weekend 443 00:21:29,680 --> 00:21:34,055 led to 11 more people being arrested on suspicion of drink driving. 444 00:21:37,720 --> 00:21:41,015 Coming up... 445 00:21:41,040 --> 00:21:42,855 A dangerous HGV driver feels the sting. 446 00:21:46,640 --> 00:21:47,935 And... 447 00:21:47,960 --> 00:21:51,335 You're under arrest for failing to appear at court. 448 00:21:51,360 --> 00:21:54,735 ...the interceptors are clearing up the wanted list. 449 00:21:54,760 --> 00:21:56,775 Well, you're wanted. For what, bro? 450 00:21:56,800 --> 00:21:58,775 Robbery. Not clone one thing wrong. 451 00:21:58,800 --> 00:22:00,455 You get me? Apart from robbery. 452 00:22:13,360 --> 00:22:16,735 JOHN THOMSON: Northamptonshire's Operation Revive is a task force 453 00:22:16,760 --> 00:22:20,335 set up to tackle violent crime and anti-social behaviour. 454 00:22:24,560 --> 00:22:27,535 Top of Op Revive's hot list today is locking up a man 455 00:22:27,560 --> 00:22:31,295 wanted on recall to prison for a knife-point robbery. 456 00:22:33,440 --> 00:22:35,215 And time is of the essence 457 00:22:35,240 --> 00:22:37,935 for interceptor Connor Shorten and his crew mate, Brad. 458 00:22:37,960 --> 00:22:42,255 He's clue back for a probation meeting 459 00:22:42,280 --> 00:22:43,815 in 20 minutes. 460 00:22:45,080 --> 00:22:46,975 We don't think he knows he's wanted on recall yet, 461 00:22:47,000 --> 00:22:49,335 otherwise he wouldn't turn up. 462 00:22:49,360 --> 00:22:52,295 But I've never seen him not run from the police. 463 00:22:54,040 --> 00:22:56,855 So we could be on for a chase. 464 00:22:58,160 --> 00:23:01,655 Swapping a job in car sales for intercepting three years ago, 465 00:23:01,680 --> 00:23:05,175 Connor's proudest police moment is winning his first foot chase. 466 00:23:06,720 --> 00:23:08,455 Probation's just here on the left. 467 00:23:09,840 --> 00:23:12,015 But he wants to avoid a run-around today. 468 00:23:15,640 --> 00:23:18,615 I need to find some way... BRAD: Maybe we can go... 469 00:23:18,640 --> 00:23:21,655 To nick the fleetfooted and potentially armed criminal, 470 00:23:21,680 --> 00:23:24,095 the plan is to plot up in their unmarked car 471 00:23:24,120 --> 00:23:26,495 with a view of the probation office 472 00:23:26,520 --> 00:23:30,375 and swoop once their target is inside the building. 473 00:23:30,400 --> 00:23:31,735 I can see the door. 474 00:23:31,760 --> 00:23:34,095 It's just the other side of that van. 475 00:23:34,120 --> 00:23:36,815 We're set up now, lads, so if we see anything, we'll let you know. 476 00:23:39,520 --> 00:23:43,015 There's no guarantee the wanted man will show up... 477 00:23:48,560 --> 00:23:52,335 ...but poor timekeeping isn't one of his crimes. 478 00:23:52,360 --> 00:23:54,615 In fact, I think I've got eyes on him here. 479 00:23:54,640 --> 00:23:56,575 Has he just gone in? 480 00:23:56,600 --> 00:23:58,855 POLICE RADIO CHATTER 481 00:23:58,880 --> 00:24:00,055 Yeah, that's him. 482 00:24:01,680 --> 00:24:04,695 Yeah, he's just gone in to the probation office now. 483 00:24:06,560 --> 00:24:08,895 We will hold fire until Gerard and Sam get here, 484 00:24:08,920 --> 00:24:10,615 just in case he leaves early and does make off. 485 00:24:12,640 --> 00:24:14,975 A second unit is en route to help 486 00:24:15,000 --> 00:24:16,735 with arresting the knife-point robber. 487 00:24:16,760 --> 00:24:19,735 But within minutes of going in for his probation meeting... 488 00:24:20,920 --> 00:24:23,695 He's leaving, he's leaving. He's leaving, he's leaving. 489 00:24:23,720 --> 00:24:24,895 Is he running? He's running. 490 00:24:24,920 --> 00:24:27,855 True to form, he's on his toes. 491 00:24:31,920 --> 00:24:34,455 209, Bradley's running, Oxford Road. 492 00:24:35,880 --> 00:24:38,255 Connor goes for the block. 493 00:24:38,280 --> 00:24:39,935 Go, go, go' 494 00:24:41,760 --> 00:24:44,015 And unleashes his crew mate, Brad. 495 00:24:49,440 --> 00:24:51,935 SHOUTING 496 00:24:51,960 --> 00:24:53,615 You just ran, didn't you? You've just ran. 497 00:24:53,640 --> 00:24:55,015 Right, you're under arrest. 498 00:24:55,040 --> 00:24:56,855 Get your hands from behind your back now! 499 00:24:56,880 --> 00:24:59,775 SIRENS WAIL 500 00:24:59,800 --> 00:25:03,295 Get on the floor! Get on the floor now! 501 00:25:03,320 --> 00:25:05,215 Stop trying to run! You're under arrest. 502 00:25:05,240 --> 00:25:09,055 What are you doing to me? What are you doing to me, bro? 503 00:25:09,080 --> 00:25:10,775 ...may be given in evidence. 504 00:25:10,800 --> 00:25:12,735 What is going on with you, man? 505 00:25:12,760 --> 00:25:14,735 Get up. I haven't done anything. 506 00:25:14,760 --> 00:25:17,095 I've gone to my probation, and you're now doing this to me. 507 00:25:17,120 --> 00:25:20,255 Op Revive, one, knife-point robber, nil. 508 00:25:21,560 --> 00:25:23,935 Please, bro. Come on, man. 509 00:25:23,960 --> 00:25:26,415 You got anything on you that we need to know about? No, man. 510 00:25:26,440 --> 00:25:29,455 I've got your phone that fell out. There wasn't a need for this, bro. 511 00:25:29,480 --> 00:25:30,855 Well, you're wanted. 512 00:25:30,880 --> 00:25:32,495 For what, bro? Robbery. 513 00:25:34,400 --> 00:25:36,775 I've not done one thing wrong, you get me? Apart from robbery. 514 00:25:36,800 --> 00:25:37,895 Stop recording, bro. 515 00:25:37,920 --> 00:25:39,575 I'll start bugging out. I'm not in the mood. 516 00:25:39,600 --> 00:25:41,255 His mood is going downhill. 517 00:25:41,280 --> 00:25:42,735 You've got a lot going on, haven't you? 518 00:25:42,760 --> 00:25:44,255 These two are not being dickheads. 519 00:25:44,280 --> 00:25:45,975 You two are being dickheads for no reason. 520 00:25:46,000 --> 00:25:48,335 You ran from us. I wonder why! 521 00:25:48,360 --> 00:25:50,255 I'm doing what I'm told - I'm coming to probation, 522 00:25:50,280 --> 00:25:52,095 and police are outside waiting for you. 523 00:25:52,120 --> 00:25:53,695 Of course I'm gonna run. Are you mad? 524 00:25:53,720 --> 00:25:56,135 This afternoon, his pockets are clear. 525 00:25:56,160 --> 00:25:58,815 I just came out of jail six weeks ago for robbery, 526 00:25:58,840 --> 00:26:01,095 and you think I'm gonna be doing more robberies? 527 00:26:01,120 --> 00:26:02,055 Right, your phone... 528 00:26:02,080 --> 00:26:06,015 But two weeks ago, the 18-year-old robber reportedly pulled a knife 529 00:26:06,040 --> 00:26:08,855 and stole a victim's jacket and bag. 530 00:26:08,880 --> 00:26:12,255 So his next appointment today is an interview at the nick. 531 00:26:14,200 --> 00:26:15,935 Take these off and have a fight. 532 00:26:15,960 --> 00:26:16,975 One on one. 533 00:26:17,000 --> 00:26:19,495 MUTTERING 534 00:26:19,520 --> 00:26:20,975 Right, see you later. 535 00:26:24,480 --> 00:26:26,455 Thanks to Op Revive, 536 00:26:26,480 --> 00:26:28,335 the wanted teenager was sent back to prison. 537 00:26:31,640 --> 00:26:33,615 As he was running, he was like, "|'m not running." 538 00:26:33,640 --> 00:26:35,615 "|'m not running"?! I'm like, "Yes, you are!" 539 00:26:35,640 --> 00:26:36,775 THEY LAUGH Oh, man! 540 00:26:41,200 --> 00:26:44,535 Stingers are priceless in the fight against road crime. 541 00:26:44,560 --> 00:26:46,375 Four-zero... Oh. 542 00:26:48,120 --> 00:26:49,655 Look at the state of it. 543 00:26:49,680 --> 00:26:53,895 Technique and timing when using them has to be spot on. 544 00:26:56,280 --> 00:26:59,415 So... throw it out nice and low. 545 00:27:00,480 --> 00:27:02,815 Our subject car would go across, 546 00:27:02,840 --> 00:27:07,215 but it's just as important to get that stinger back in 547 00:27:07,240 --> 00:27:09,935 so that our colleagues that are in pursuit... 548 00:27:09,960 --> 00:27:11,935 can get across the road. 549 00:27:11,960 --> 00:27:15,535 Each 15 to 25-foot stinger is loaded 550 00:27:15,560 --> 00:27:18,095 with razor-sharp, hollow metal spikes. 551 00:27:18,120 --> 00:27:20,375 The spikes will deploy into the tyre. 552 00:27:20,400 --> 00:27:23,215 It gradually lets the tyres down. 553 00:27:23,240 --> 00:27:24,935 Ancl hopefully, it will bring it to a stop... 554 00:27:26,120 --> 00:27:29,215 ...sort of safely, rather than a very quick deflation, 555 00:27:29,240 --> 00:27:32,135 which would make it almost impossible for them to drive. 556 00:27:34,520 --> 00:27:36,775 It's a brilliant piece of kit. Really, really good. 557 00:27:36,800 --> 00:27:39,215 Basic but effective. 558 00:27:43,880 --> 00:27:45,655 Stingers don't just come in handy 559 00:27:45,680 --> 00:27:48,495 for stopping smaller motors like bikes and cars. 560 00:27:57,880 --> 00:28:00,855 An HGV driver, who's failed to stop, 561 00:28:00,880 --> 00:28:03,535 could bring big problems to this little village. 562 00:28:10,480 --> 00:28:12,735 A dog handler is tailing the dangerous driver 563 00:28:12,760 --> 00:28:14,935 as they push through the streets. 564 00:28:16,000 --> 00:28:18,975 It might not be high-speed, but it's definitely high-stakes. 565 00:28:30,760 --> 00:28:34,975 With a lorry cab this size, containment tactics are too risky. 566 00:28:39,000 --> 00:28:42,255 So Northamptonshire's Operations team join forces 567 00:28:42,280 --> 00:28:43,695 for a different plan of action. 568 00:28:45,160 --> 00:28:46,455 Lights out. 569 00:28:48,960 --> 00:28:51,935 Up ahead, an interceptor is ready and waiting with a stinger. 570 00:28:55,960 --> 00:28:59,815 The dog handler Brad is keeping a tight leash on the HGV driver 571 00:28:59,840 --> 00:29:02,855 who has no idea they're seconds away from a sting. 572 00:29:05,600 --> 00:29:07,775 As headlights approach the stinger unit... 573 00:29:08,920 --> 00:29:11,335 ...there's no escaping the gauntlet of spikes. 574 00:29:13,240 --> 00:29:15,575 Just chuck it. You got it! Get it out the way, mate. 575 00:29:17,640 --> 00:29:21,015 It's a heavyweight hit to the lorry's tyres. 576 00:29:25,080 --> 00:29:26,495 Brad puts his foot down... 577 00:29:31,920 --> 00:29:34,735 ...and gets the struggling HGV back in his sights. 578 00:29:42,960 --> 00:29:46,375 The stung tyres might be giving up, but the dangerous driver isn't... 579 00:29:50,800 --> 00:29:53,175 ...steam-rollering towards oncoming traffic. 580 00:30:02,880 --> 00:30:06,455 Team stinger move into position as lead car, 581 00:30:06,480 --> 00:30:09,975 keeping their distance in case the desperate driver hits reverse. 582 00:30:14,400 --> 00:30:16,655 It's clear the stinger has taken its toll, 583 00:30:16,680 --> 00:30:18,855 reducing this getaway to a crawl. 584 00:30:21,360 --> 00:30:24,735 So Brad primes police dog Gru for a game of fetch. 585 00:30:31,400 --> 00:30:33,295 With the lorry cab grinding to a halt, 586 00:30:33,320 --> 00:30:35,695 it looks like a decamp is on the cards. 587 00:30:48,480 --> 00:30:51,095 Canine interceptor Gru is quick off the mark, 588 00:30:51,120 --> 00:30:52,735 chasing the runner into a field. 589 00:31:01,240 --> 00:31:03,775 Who better to catch up with the despicable driver 590 00:31:03,800 --> 00:31:05,655 than police dog Gru? 591 00:31:17,960 --> 00:31:20,615 Argh! At this time, mate, you're under arrest. 592 00:31:20,640 --> 00:31:22,895 You failed to stop, dangerous driving. 593 00:31:22,920 --> 00:31:24,335 You do not have to say anything. 594 00:31:24,360 --> 00:31:27,135 But it may harm your defence if you do not mention when questioned 595 00:31:27,160 --> 00:31:29,055 something which you later rely on in court. 596 00:31:29,080 --> 00:31:30,175 GRU BARKS 597 00:31:34,600 --> 00:31:37,415 The HGV driver was sentenced to eight months in prison 598 00:31:37,440 --> 00:31:39,255 for dangerous driving, 599 00:31:39,280 --> 00:31:41,215 as well as driving whilst disqualified 600 00:31:41,240 --> 00:31:43,335 and without insurance. 601 00:31:43,360 --> 00:31:44,975 He was disqualified from driving again 602 00:31:45,000 --> 00:31:48,535 for five years and two months. 603 00:31:48,560 --> 00:31:51,935 No legal action was taken against him for failing to stop. 604 00:31:57,120 --> 00:31:59,975 As well as stopping blatantly dangerous drivers, 605 00:32:00,000 --> 00:32:02,375 the interceptors' keen eye for detail 606 00:32:02,400 --> 00:32:05,495 means even the little things can land you on their radar. 607 00:32:07,320 --> 00:32:11,135 If somebody's disregarding small laws ancl the small rules, 608 00:32:11,160 --> 00:32:13,695 it shows their general attitude towards other things, 609 00:32:13,720 --> 00:32:16,375 and it might be that they've got a light out 610 00:32:16,400 --> 00:32:19,335 or they might be committing other crime. 611 00:32:19,360 --> 00:32:23,415 So I think it's really important to follow your nose, really, 612 00:32:23,440 --> 00:32:28,575 erm, because those little things often do... 613 00:32:28,600 --> 00:32:30,375 evolve into bigger things. 614 00:32:39,760 --> 00:32:42,815 Aaron "Griff" Griffiths and Scott Kimberley 615 00:32:42,840 --> 00:32:45,615 are patrolling the town centre in the unmarked. 616 00:32:45,640 --> 00:32:47,215 Yeah, he's doing a loop. 617 00:32:48,600 --> 00:32:51,815 And Griff has spotted someone driving without their headlights on. 618 00:32:51,840 --> 00:32:53,375 There he is. 619 00:32:56,360 --> 00:32:58,095 Halfway across the lane as well. 620 00:32:58,120 --> 00:33:00,095 Oh, he's just turned his lights on. 621 00:33:00,120 --> 00:33:02,375 It could be something and nothing. 622 00:33:02,400 --> 00:33:03,655 Let's have a chat. 623 00:33:09,720 --> 00:33:12,335 But it's enough for Griff and Scott to want a word. 624 00:33:16,200 --> 00:33:18,455 Hello, driver, are you OK? Yeah, fine, thank you. 625 00:33:18,480 --> 00:33:19,935 Good. 626 00:33:19,960 --> 00:33:21,815 Do you know why it is that we did stop you? 627 00:33:23,880 --> 00:33:27,095 Because you followed us out through Bridge Street. Yeah. 628 00:33:27,120 --> 00:33:29,295 You went round the bend, and you didn't have your lights on. 629 00:33:30,640 --> 00:33:32,295 And then you've got... Yeah, yeah. 630 00:33:32,320 --> 00:33:36,695 So that's why, obviously, we first picked up on you. 631 00:33:36,720 --> 00:33:38,455 And then as you've sat at the lights there, 632 00:33:38,480 --> 00:33:39,975 we've seen you turn your lights on. 633 00:33:40,000 --> 00:33:42,335 Obviously, you need to have your lights on. Yeah. 634 00:33:42,360 --> 00:33:45,055 I did notice it after. OK. No, it's fine. No problem. 635 00:33:45,080 --> 00:33:46,575 Is it your car? Yeah. 636 00:33:46,600 --> 00:33:47,895 Got a full licence? Yeah. OK. 637 00:33:49,280 --> 00:33:50,815 So far, so good. 638 00:33:50,840 --> 00:33:53,455 Griff double-checks the driver's details, 639 00:33:53,480 --> 00:33:56,495 and Scott double-checks whether drink could be to blame 640 00:33:56,520 --> 00:33:58,575 for the dodgy driving. 641 00:33:58,600 --> 00:34:00,575 Have you clone one of these before? Yeah. Perfect. 642 00:34:00,600 --> 00:34:01,975 I blow in, yeah? Yeah, please. 643 00:34:02,000 --> 00:34:03,815 Keep going. Keep going. Keep going. 644 00:34:03,840 --> 00:34:05,255 Perfect. Thank you. 645 00:34:07,480 --> 00:34:10,215 Zero, brilliant. A pass, with flying colours. 646 00:34:10,240 --> 00:34:12,935 Everything seems to be checking out, until... 647 00:34:12,960 --> 00:34:16,695 OK, just take your belt off and jump out the car for me. 648 00:34:16,720 --> 00:34:19,055 After ten years volunteering as a special constable 649 00:34:19,080 --> 00:34:21,655 and four years on the beat full-time, 650 00:34:21,680 --> 00:34:25,015 Griff's quick to uncover a reason or two 651 00:34:25,040 --> 00:34:27,655 why the driver might want to go unnoticed. 652 00:34:27,680 --> 00:34:30,015 You are under arrest. What for? 653 00:34:30,040 --> 00:34:33,495 You're under arrest for failing to appear at court 654 00:34:33,520 --> 00:34:38,655 in the Met on the 24th of May, 2023. 655 00:34:38,680 --> 00:34:42,015 That's fine, let me just put you in handcuffs and explain, OK? 656 00:34:42,040 --> 00:34:44,455 So, you are under arrest for two of fences, to be fair. Yeah. 657 00:34:44,480 --> 00:34:46,735 First offence is for failing to appear at court, 658 00:34:46,760 --> 00:34:48,015 24th of May this year. 659 00:34:48,040 --> 00:34:49,935 You were to turn up at Hammersmith Court 660 00:34:49,960 --> 00:34:52,295 for the offense of going equipped. All right? 661 00:34:52,320 --> 00:34:54,175 So you've failed to appear on that occasion. 662 00:34:54,200 --> 00:34:57,415 Secondly, you're driving otherwise in accordance with a licence. 663 00:34:57,440 --> 00:34:59,775 You've only got a provisional licence, haven't you? 664 00:34:59,800 --> 00:35:02,375 Yeah, yeah, yeah. Yeah. Am I right? 665 00:35:03,520 --> 00:35:05,055 Well, we can. 666 00:35:05,080 --> 00:35:08,655 A simple stop for no headlights has gone up a gear, 667 00:35:08,680 --> 00:35:11,255 while the wanted driver claims he has paperwork 668 00:35:11,280 --> 00:35:13,655 about why he couldn't go to court. 669 00:35:13,680 --> 00:35:16,215 It's in the boot. It should be in the boot under the thing. 670 00:35:16,240 --> 00:35:17,735 OK, I'll get my colleague to look. 671 00:35:17,760 --> 00:35:19,695 Apparently, there's some paperwork in the boot 672 00:35:19,720 --> 00:35:21,895 about his court appearance. OK. Yeah. 673 00:35:23,080 --> 00:35:25,255 Should be easy to find, then (!) 674 00:35:26,960 --> 00:35:30,415 Errn, because you are in breach, the vehicle will be seized as well. 675 00:35:31,680 --> 00:35:33,455 So, are you going to arrest me and put me in a cell? 676 00:35:35,440 --> 00:35:36,815 You will go in a cell, yeah. 677 00:35:36,840 --> 00:35:39,855 And it's likely you will be put before the court tomorrow morning. 678 00:35:41,080 --> 00:35:42,735 Any luck with the paperwork? 679 00:35:42,760 --> 00:35:45,935 No, I can see loads of penalty charge notices. Yeah. 680 00:35:45,960 --> 00:35:48,615 I can find no paperwork relating to any FTA. 681 00:35:48,640 --> 00:35:51,135 I'm gonna have to hold you because you are in handcuffs, yeah? 682 00:35:51,160 --> 00:35:52,575 That's fine. 683 00:35:52,600 --> 00:35:53,935 Did you check under this bit? 684 00:35:53,960 --> 00:35:56,655 Yeah, so all that paperwork in that bag on the top there 685 00:35:56,680 --> 00:35:58,935 is what I've pulled out from underneath. 686 00:35:58,960 --> 00:36:00,335 There should be paperwork. 687 00:36:00,360 --> 00:36:02,815 Let's be honest, is there actually paperwork in there or not? 688 00:36:02,840 --> 00:36:04,695 Yeah, yeah. No, I'm not gonna lie to you. 689 00:36:04,720 --> 00:36:07,015 So where is it? I don't know. Erm... 690 00:36:07,040 --> 00:36:10,535 I'll try and find it. 691 00:36:10,560 --> 00:36:12,575 The elusive paperwork can't be found, 692 00:36:12,600 --> 00:36:16,295 so next up is custody, but not before a quick pat-down. 693 00:36:18,400 --> 00:36:20,575 Can you just lift your arms up slightly first, please? 694 00:36:26,560 --> 00:36:28,615 And there's one more surprise. 695 00:36:28,640 --> 00:36:31,015 What's that? Is it what I think it is? 696 00:36:32,720 --> 00:36:34,415 Griff. 697 00:36:37,000 --> 00:36:40,975 3.46, you're further under arrest. Possession of a controlled drug. 698 00:36:41,000 --> 00:36:44,655 Errn, cannabis. You still remain under caution, all right. 699 00:36:46,200 --> 00:36:49,735 A routine stop for no headlights has certainly snowballed. 700 00:36:49,760 --> 00:36:51,615 More than even Griff expected. 701 00:36:51,640 --> 00:36:53,455 Taken aback. 702 00:36:53,480 --> 00:36:55,815 I didn't expect for him to be wanted. 703 00:36:55,840 --> 00:36:57,615 I thought we were probably gonna give him advice 704 00:36:57,640 --> 00:36:59,135 and let him on his way. 705 00:36:59,160 --> 00:37:00,935 There's always a little bit of apprehension 706 00:37:00,960 --> 00:37:03,255 when you stop vehicles, always have that little bit there, 707 00:37:03,280 --> 00:37:04,975 it's always good to keep you alert. 708 00:37:05,000 --> 00:37:07,095 The driver passes a DrugWipe test. 709 00:37:07,120 --> 00:37:11,335 However, he'll still be having an unexpected stay in custody. 710 00:37:15,240 --> 00:37:16,655 What, YOUR first day? Back, yeah. 711 00:37:16,680 --> 00:37:17,855 Where have you been? London. 712 00:37:17,880 --> 00:37:21,495 The wanted man spent his second day 713 00:37:21,520 --> 00:37:23,855 back in Northampton at court, 714 00:37:23,880 --> 00:37:26,975 where he pleaded guilty to possession of cannabis 715 00:37:27,000 --> 00:37:30,615 and received a total of £255 in fines. 716 00:37:32,000 --> 00:37:34,815 No action was taken against him for the driving offence, 717 00:37:34,840 --> 00:37:38,575 after it emerged he did have a full licence. 718 00:37:38,600 --> 00:37:42,095 For the going equipped offence he was wanted for, 719 00:37:42,120 --> 00:37:44,615 he was sent to prison for two months. 720 00:37:48,600 --> 00:37:49,895 Still to come... 721 00:37:51,440 --> 00:37:53,175 That's 95. 722 00:37:53,200 --> 00:37:56,295 Early interceptor catches the speeder. 723 00:37:56,320 --> 00:38:00,615 So, we're now doing 106... 724 00:38:00,640 --> 00:38:03,095 108... 725 00:38:03,120 --> 00:38:04,495 110. 726 00:38:18,720 --> 00:38:22,175 Saturday night shifts are notoriously non-stop. 727 00:38:22,200 --> 00:38:24,975 SIREN WAILS 728 00:38:25,000 --> 00:38:27,695 I think it's the night for it. 729 00:38:27,720 --> 00:38:29,655 There's plenty going on. 730 00:38:29,680 --> 00:38:33,255 So far, interceptor Stewart and co-pilot Callum 731 00:38:33,280 --> 00:38:36,295 have responded to reports of a van break-in... 732 00:38:36,320 --> 00:38:37,735 What are you guys doing? 733 00:38:37,760 --> 00:38:39,095 One second. 734 00:38:39,120 --> 00:38:41,575 ...which turned out to be the owner breaking into his own van 735 00:38:41,600 --> 00:38:43,055 after locking himself out. 736 00:38:44,840 --> 00:38:45,975 There you go. 737 00:38:46,000 --> 00:38:47,535 Thank you. That's all right. 738 00:38:47,560 --> 00:38:49,135 All the best. 739 00:38:49,160 --> 00:38:53,215 They've travelled across the county on the hunt for a drink-driver... 740 00:38:53,240 --> 00:38:56,335 We've got CCTV monitoring him, but he's quite a way off. 741 00:38:56,360 --> 00:39:00,375 ...and even encountered some super fans. 742 00:39:00,400 --> 00:39:02,655 Police interceptors? The real-life one? 743 00:39:02,680 --> 00:39:03,855 Swear down! 744 00:39:03,880 --> 00:39:05,495 Oh, this is lit! 745 00:39:05,520 --> 00:39:06,935 I'm gonna tell my kids about this one. 746 00:39:09,160 --> 00:39:10,895 By the crack of dawn on a Sunday morning, 747 00:39:10,920 --> 00:39:14,575 some people might think they're unlikely to come across the cops. 748 00:39:16,760 --> 00:39:19,415 But it's never too early for the interceptors. 749 00:39:19,440 --> 00:39:22,335 That's 95. 750 00:39:22,360 --> 00:39:27,135 An Audi Q7 gunning it past their unmarked car 751 00:39:27,160 --> 00:39:30,015 has caught Stewart and Callum's attention. 752 00:39:30,040 --> 00:39:32,375 Yeah, so, we're in a 60 limit, 753 00:39:32,400 --> 00:39:38,015 and I'm speed-matching him at 90... 754 00:39:38,040 --> 00:39:40,735 50,93 miles an hour. 755 00:39:40,760 --> 00:39:43,175 Oh, 95. 756 00:39:43,200 --> 00:39:49,135 Advanced driver Stewart is pursuit, stinger and fast roads-trained. 757 00:39:49,160 --> 00:39:50,855 He's behind the wheel 758 00:39:50,880 --> 00:39:53,775 of his favourite unmarked BMW 3 Series... 759 00:39:56,640 --> 00:40:01,375 Speed matched and maintained at 90... 760 00:40:01,400 --> 00:40:04,415 ...the perfect tool for monitoring the Audi driver, 761 00:40:04,440 --> 00:40:06,255 who's putting their foot down. 762 00:40:06,280 --> 00:40:11,055 So, we're now doing 100... 102... 763 00:40:12,680 --> 00:40:14,575 ...106... 764 00:40:14,600 --> 00:40:17,015 108... 765 00:40:17,040 --> 00:40:18,935 110. 766 00:40:18,960 --> 00:40:22,335 That's 40mph over the limit, and rising. 767 00:40:23,600 --> 00:40:28,575 Er, we're at 1 14, 1 1 5. 768 00:40:28,600 --> 00:40:30,455 Stewart and Callum want to find out 769 00:40:30,480 --> 00:40:34,935 why the Audi driver has such a need for speed at 5.45am. 770 00:40:37,360 --> 00:40:39,615 Oh, he's decided to go off here. 771 00:40:39,640 --> 00:40:41,095 From Northampton. 772 00:40:41,120 --> 00:40:43,575 So, a flash of the lights, and they pull over for a chat. 773 00:40:45,240 --> 00:40:47,895 The driver even puts their hazards on. 774 00:40:47,920 --> 00:40:51,095 He's just declaring to us that he believed he was a hazard. 775 00:40:52,880 --> 00:40:54,535 Good morning. 776 00:40:54,560 --> 00:40:56,415 Do you know why we stopped you? 777 00:40:58,360 --> 00:41:00,935 Turns out he is a she. 778 00:41:00,960 --> 00:41:02,615 Mm. 779 00:41:02,640 --> 00:41:04,975 Hi there, how are you? Fine, thank you. 780 00:41:05,000 --> 00:41:08,055 The reason... I can tell you, the reason why we stopped you is... 781 00:41:08,080 --> 00:41:12,575 so, you came past us by the Wootton services. 782 00:41:12,600 --> 00:41:16,895 We were obviously approaching that 60 limit. 783 00:41:16,920 --> 00:41:18,735 So... Yeah? 784 00:41:18,760 --> 00:41:23,215 We were doing over about 88mph that I've clocked you, 785 00:41:23,240 --> 00:41:26,255 and then we've come up onto the dual carriageway, 786 00:41:26,280 --> 00:41:31,215 and I've speed-matched you at 115mph as well, OK? 787 00:41:31,240 --> 00:41:33,895 So doing 45mph over the limit. 788 00:41:33,920 --> 00:41:37,015 So that would be like doing 75 in a 30. 789 00:41:37,040 --> 00:41:40,735 Wherever the early morning speeder was racing to will have to wait. 790 00:41:40,760 --> 00:41:43,615 Absolutely ridiculous, isn't it? 791 00:41:43,640 --> 00:41:47,535 Probably the highest one we've got since... starting. 792 00:41:47,560 --> 00:41:50,455 And it's not the first time she's been caught. 793 00:41:50,480 --> 00:41:53,975 Just looking, so, you've got four points for speeding already. 794 00:41:55,160 --> 00:41:56,255 Sorry? 795 00:41:56,280 --> 00:41:58,655 You've got a speeding conviction already. 796 00:42:03,560 --> 00:42:04,975 Oh, right, OK. 797 00:42:05,000 --> 00:42:07,695 But because of the speed you were doing today, 798 00:42:07,720 --> 00:42:11,055 the likely chance is they're gonna disqualify you from driving. 799 00:42:11,080 --> 00:42:13,415 All right? Because it was too high. 800 00:42:13,440 --> 00:42:15,375 Sorry, please. OK. 801 00:42:15,400 --> 00:42:18,335 So, it was way, way too quick. 802 00:42:19,720 --> 00:42:22,015 Speed contributes to around a quarter 803 00:42:22,040 --> 00:42:24,375 of fatal collisions on our roads. 804 00:42:24,400 --> 00:42:26,935 For the interceptors, there's no excuse. 805 00:42:30,560 --> 00:42:34,775 Yeah, I can't ignore what we've seen today. 806 00:42:36,920 --> 00:42:39,735 So, who's looking after your child? 807 00:42:42,160 --> 00:42:43,655 Yeah. So... 808 00:42:46,680 --> 00:42:49,175 Yeah, so... Sorry. 809 00:42:49,200 --> 00:42:52,055 But the thing is, if you killed yourself, 810 00:42:52,080 --> 00:42:54,335 who's gonna look after your kid? 811 00:42:54,360 --> 00:42:56,295 Do you see what I mean? 812 00:42:56,320 --> 00:43:01,775 It's, like, we followed you through three speed limits, 813 00:43:01,800 --> 00:43:05,335 and you've broke the speed limit in every single one. 814 00:43:05,360 --> 00:43:09,935 Ancl I don't think that's fair, if you hit somebody else, 815 00:43:09,960 --> 00:43:14,895 that you cause them an issue, OK? 816 00:43:17,560 --> 00:43:21,175 So, you will be reported 817 00:43:21,200 --> 00:43:24,455 for the consideration of the question 818 00:43:24,480 --> 00:43:27,655 of prosecuting you for the above offence... 819 00:43:27,680 --> 00:43:30,535 Stewart reports the woman for driving at 112mph 820 00:43:30,560 --> 00:43:32,575 on a 70-limit road... 821 00:43:32,600 --> 00:43:36,215 Please, please, slow down. I'm sorry, I'm really sorry. 822 00:43:37,760 --> 00:43:39,815 ...and sends the driver on her way. 823 00:43:39,840 --> 00:43:43,695 The excuse that she's given is that her child is at home, 824 00:43:43,720 --> 00:43:45,535 but the child is with Mum. 825 00:43:45,560 --> 00:43:48,615 There's no reason or any justification 826 00:43:48,640 --> 00:43:50,295 for going at that speed. 827 00:43:51,840 --> 00:43:54,615 People believe that sort of the time of clay, 828 00:43:54,640 --> 00:43:58,335 that it's early morning, that nobody will be about. 829 00:43:58,360 --> 00:44:01,375 Obviously, we're out in the unmarked cars, 830 00:44:01,400 --> 00:44:06,175 and it's something that we just will sort of intercept, stop them, 831 00:44:06,200 --> 00:44:08,455 and everybody will be ticketed. 832 00:44:08,480 --> 00:44:10,815 The early morning speeder 833 00:44:10,840 --> 00:44:13,175 was disqualified from driving for 28 days, 834 00:44:13,200 --> 00:44:17,775 and ordered to pay a total of £348 in costs.