SIRENS WAIL
JOHN THOMSON: This is Police Interceptors...
Police Interceptors, the real-life one?
I'm gonna tell my kids about this.
..and you're riding with the pride of Northamptonshire...
Speed 120.
..ace pursuit drivers...
Contact, contact, contact. NPAS-five-one.
..with air support... Got two out. Stand by.
BARKING ..and a crack dog unit.
If you move, you will get bit.
They bring down the bad guys...
Police.
I believe you're wanted, mate.
SHOUTING
..keep the streets safe...
Put your arms behind your back.
Get on the floor.
..and battle 24/7...
Get down on the floor. ..in the war on crime.
Crash, crash.
Arrest him now!
It is what it is, innit? We find 'em, we lock 'em up.
Coming up... SIRENS WAIL
Yeah, he's lost the wheel now.
..a 100-mile-an-hour three-wheeled pursuit...
It's gonna be a decamp. It's gonna be a decamp.
You're gonna stand, are you? I'll stand, I'll stand. OK.
Lydia, take a deep breath. OK.
..Rob's quest for a breath test...
I'm cooperating with you.
You're not, though, are you?
..and...
209, Bradley's running, Oxford Road.
..a knife-point robber on the run.
Go, go, go.
Northamptonshire's interceptors keep watch
over all 914 square miles of the county...
Romeo-Papa-nine-eight, I've just gone to 15,
I'll push down the 508.
..and roads policing sarge Tony Payne has heard reports
about a silver Merc making a quick exit from his patch.
I never had a chance to try and stop it,
it was moving that quick.
So we could really do with getting hold of the vehicle,
just to see what it's up to
and make sure everything's in order with it.
It's all hands on deck to find the speeding driver.
And before long...
Contact, contact.
It's going through Brackley town centre.
It is failing to stop.
The firearms team get behind the V6 C-Class.
It's seen us and made off at speed.
I'm calling this a failed stop.
Speed 60 in a national. No pedestrians, no traffic.
Taking to country roads,
the driver's ignoring the blues and twos...
90 in a 60 road.
..upping the ante to double the speed limit.
100 in a 50.
A getaway at such breakneck speeds could end in disaster...
..so a fleet of units are en route to help make a stop...
..including Tony...
OVER RADIO:
..and cops armed with a sure-fire way
to put a pin in this pursuit.
Whilst the stinger unit gets into position
with a chain of tyre-shredding spikes,
the driver is picking up interceptors at a rate of knots.
The team need to keep eyes on the three-litre Merc...
..no easy feat when it has 260 horses under the bonnet.
Nearing the motor's top speed of 155 miles an hour...
..the driver is rocketing straight towards the stinger.
Six of us into the roundabout.
Two tyres take a sting.
Yeah, heavy braking, heavy braking.
Speed 90.
But the driver's still burning rubber... or trying to.
He's doing 100 miles an hour on three wheels.
That's just bonkers.
Smoke billowing and running on rims...
It's gonna be a decamp, it's gonna be a decamp.
..the Merc isn't going to get them much further.
The driver and one passenger leg it
out of the passenger side and into a field.
Armed police! Armed police!
Stay where you are!
Get out! Get out, get out!
Get out!
The firearms team swiftly cuff the three from the back...
Go on the floor face down. Get down.
Dog. Need a dog.
And the hunt is on for two runaways.
Stop! The dog's gonna be let loose. Get here now!
It's seen us and made off at speed.
JOHN THOMSON: Following reports of a silver C-Class
speeding through Northampton...
..interceptors from roads policing and the firearms team
have united to put the brakes on the driver.
After a sting...
That's just bonkers.
..and a three-wheeled pursuit down the A43...
It's gonna be a decamp, it's gonna be a decamp.
..three back-seat passengers are in cuffs...
Armed police!
Stay where you are!
..and the team are now searching for the driver and front-seat passenger,
who have legged it into a field.
Dog! Need a dog!
The dog's gonna be let loose! Stop! The dog's gonna be loose!
Get here now!
BARKING Straight through. Straight through.
A police dog is raring to go, but after a 130mph pursuit...
Hold that up for us.
..this is a collar the firearms team are keen to fetch.
Get here now!
Get here now.
What?
Well, it was you. Get up.
Nice try (!)
On your front.
Get on your front.
Ow! Put your hands behind your back.
Put your hands behind your back! Put your hands behind your back!
Move the arm back.
WOMAN: I wasn't doing anything. You're nicked.
Ow!
You're under arrest, mate -
fail to stop for police, dangerous driving.
We're good, we're good.
That's five out of five in cuffs.
Now, stand up. Stand up.
What? You what?
INTERCEPTOR LAUGHS
Yeah, whatever, mate.
How romantic (!)
Although, his girlfriend has a different story.
All right.
I'm not gonna... Stand up.
All right.
Romeo and Juliet's wild night on the A43
has left Tony on clean-up duty.
Do you know whereabouts this wheel is?
It's up here somewhere, innit? Oh, there it is.
After clearing what's left of the Merc's tyres from the road,
Tony makes his way to the scene...
..where it's still not clear why the suspect refused to stop.
You must have been cacking it in there.
Look at the state of it.
Mate. Driving round on them?
You're lucky you didn't die.
A search of the car reveals some pills...
..as well as what looks like a home-made crack pipe.
Dangerous driving, failing to stop...
To top it off, the suspected driver isn't playing ball
with the drink and drug tests.
A drugs test, OK? I don't see why if I'm not driving.
Well, I suspect you are. Need to check everyone, don't you?
I warn you that you can refuse to do this test, but refusal to do so
will render you liable for prosecution for failing to provide.
Do you consent to provide a simple? I wasn't driving.
I don't see why you're not testing everyone else.
Do you consent to provide a sample of breath?
No. You don't. OK.
Potential offences are stacking up, and there's more to come
when the rear-seat passengers give their version of events.
You in that car, did you agree to get in the car by yourself?
Erm... they didn't drag us in the car.
Yeah. We got in the car by ourselves.
Do you feel you're being held against your will?
Yes. Yeah. Cos they didn't stop when we wanted them to.
No, no, that's fine. And when he was driving at speed down there...
Yeah. How did you both feel?
We were scared. I thought I was gonna die.
Did someone say he needs nicking for something else? Kidnap?
Kidnap in section 4. Kidnap?
Kidnap in section 4.
Has he blown, has he, or...?
No, failed to provide. Oh, OK.
There's some people in his vehicle who were held against their will
during that incident,
so you're still under the same caution
and also failing to provide.
OK? Kidnap?
Correct.
Oh, my days.
Despite what it says on her jumper,
the consequences of their wild ride are starting to sink in.
Aiding and abetting and dangerous driving.
You listening? Not asking that.
Right, that's just a warning.
He was doing you a favour, and now we're kidnapped, yeah?
After a pursuit that reached speeds of 130 miles an hour,
both the suspected driver and his girlfriend
will be finishing the night in custody.
At some point tomorrow,
someone's gonna be in touch to try and get a statement.
The three back-seat passengers,
who were allegedly victims of kidnapping, are free to go.
Incredibly dangerous driving.
Probably some of the most dangerous I think we've seen for many years,
to be honest.
Despite the dangerousness of the driving,
the tactics that the police have employed tonight
have led to a safe conclusion.
No action was taken against the suspected driver
for the alleged offences of kidnap or driving under the influence.
However, he was charged with dangerous driving.
He is currently awaiting trial at Northampton Crown Court.
His girlfriend was let off without charge,
and no action was taken against any of the passengers.
Working a summer Saturday night shift
is interceptor Rob Harfleet.
Saturday night is where people... It's the end of their week.
They decide it's a good time to have
too much of stuff they can or can't have
and then decide to drive.
Especially with good weather...
..it also tends to have an effect on people,
so they'll be out in a pub garden, or whatever, drinking all day.
So you'll get quite a lot of drink, drug drivers.
Sure enough...
..whilst at a petrol station,
Rob hears of the first drink driver of the night.
CALL HANDLER:
OFFICER ON RADIO:
Oof.
That is a lot.
Over three times the limit.
And calls are coming in about another drink driver
elsewhere in the county.
Apparently, the report suggests
that they've seen her sort of standing round in the street,
get into her car, attempt to move it...
..not done very well.
And she's been shouting and swearing at people,
so we'll go and see what the craic is.
It's a busy evening,
so if she ends up driving through town
and she's not in the best state to be driving,
she puts herself and others at risk.
Arriving at the scene within minutes,
Rob speaks to the witnesses.
OK, have you seen her drive, then?
OK.
MAN: I thought you might have. What's that?
Can I look at it? Is that all right? Yeah, yeah, yeah.
I mean... So, this was when she first pulled up.
She's got, like, pink hair or something.
That's her driving it, and then... Mm-hm.
And then after, it's her gobbing off.
OK. How long ago was it the last person saw her driving it?
Five minutes ago. Five, ten minutes ago.
There is no way what she's done tonight is fair.
No. OK.
All right, fine.
The control room update Rob that the suspect
has possibly reported her young child missing.
Yeah, I'm looking at him.
He's on the estate on a bike with a mate.
He's not exactly missing. He's just out enjoying the evening.
She's now back inside the address.
There's people that can say that she's been driving the car
up and down the street, but that's why she was doing it.
With one potential crisis averted,
Rob heads down the road to the suspect's address.
I don't how this is gonna go
because if there are a few in there under the influence,
I very much doubt they're going to be happy with me turning up.
Back-up aren't on their way.
That'll need to be sorted...
For now, Rob will have to go it alone.
Dodgily-parked silver Honda, check.
But there's no sign of the red-haired woman.
MAN: You all right? Hello, hello.
You all right? Yes, I'm not too bad.
Yourself? Yeah, yeah, good.
The lady that's been driving this car, this silver Honda.
I don't who's been driving that. I know who's been driving it.
It's the lady that lives here, with red hair.
There's not a lady that lives here with red hair.
The whole street's told me there's a lady that lives here
with red hair that's been driving that,
and I can see her at the top of the garden.
All right, OK.
So, I would advise that she comes and speaks to me,
or we'll come in and speak to her. Wait a minute, wait a minute.
Choosing option one, the suspected drink driver comes to the door.
Hello. Hello.
Right. Ideally...
Would you do me a favour? Are you...?
Are you going to be all right to walk...?
No, you're not nicking me.
I'm not doing anything yet.
I'm just speaking to you. No, why you recording me?
ROB LAUGHS Come on, then. Come on.
Just do us a favour. SHE GASPS
Why are you grab...? Walk with me.
Why are you grabbing me?! Because you've gone to...
Come and sit in the car. SHE STAMMERS
Don't grab me! Well, come and sit in the car, then!
Don't... grab me.
Don't swear out in the street. SHE WHIMPERS
You'll get yourself in my trouble. Oh, no, don't even...
This one, this one, this one. This way.
This way, come on.
Right... Please, my son's inside.
That's fine. I don't want to do anything
in front of your son that will embarrass you.
Please, I want to sit here. No, no, sit...
It's more... You're going to nick me!
It's more comfortable in there, and it's cooler.
No, it's not. I'll sit here.
You're going to sit there? OK, all right.
With the suspect sitting comfortably,
Rob begins to get to the bottom of the situation.
OK, put very simply, then, Lydia...
..I've got reason to suspect, obviously,
that you've been driving that Honda this evening.
This one here. OK?
SHE MUMBLES Huh?
I've got no licence. You've got no licence?
No. LYDIA GIGGLES
As if I've been driving a car.
Well, that's what people have shown me clips of
and people have suggested. OK?
So, the point is, because I suspect you of driving that motor vehicle
on a road whilst under the influence of alcohol,
I'm going to request a specimen of breath from you
under Section 6 of the Road Traffic Act. All right?
Interceptor of five years, Rob is first-aid trained
and rates cool, calm communication skills
as the best weapon in any officer's armoury.
Help me, please. Huh?
I need to stand up! You want to stand up?
Help me, please.
Right. SHE WHIMPERS
Please, I'm not going to start. Just...
I'm not expecting you to.
I will stand!
You're gonna stand, are you? I will stand. I will stand.
SHE WHEEZES Lydia, take a deep breath.
SHE EXHALES WHEEZILY OK.
SHE WHEEZES
I've got, erm... You've got what?
I've got asthma. OK.
My doctor... OK.
Why don't we sit down in the car where it's going to be
more comfortable? SHE GROANS
No, I'm so sorry. You're going to do it here, are you?
Please... Despite the woman's reaction,
Rob keeps calm and carries on. No.
SHE WHEEZES OK. Then, when I say so,
you need to make a tight seal around the end of the tube
and blow until I tell you to stop. Do you understand that?
Heavy asthmatic sufferers can still provide a specimen. I'm sorry!
SHE WHEEZES, GROANS
Are you done?
WHEEZING CONTINUES
Lydia... SHE MOANS
SHE WHEEZES I...
I'm cooperating with you!
You're not, though, are you?
I didn't drive it... Do you smoke? Do you smoke?
If dealing with the drunk woman single-handedly
wasn't difficult enough, Rob is now outnumbered.
Any mouthwash? Dad!
SHE SOBS He's nicking me, Dad.
I'm dealing with her. DAD: What for?
He's recording me. A driving offence.
I've not drove! Driving?!
Potentially a driving offence. I've got...
I can't finish dealing with her until...
What are you... on about?
Don't swear in the street. Dad!
I'll swear... Dad, go look after my son!
Listen, there's kids in that window.
If you start swearing in the street, you'll get yourself into trouble.
It's not worth it.
Let me do what I need to do. I can say what I... want, mate.
Let me do what I need to do. I can swear if I want!
She ain't been... MAN MUMBLES
I've done nothing wrong.
What are you... doing? Right.
Dad!
What are you doing?! Do not swear.
Sorry, he's an old man. I don't...
He should know better, then, shouldn't he? Oi!
With tensions rising, a local unit arrives...
Vicky, come and get Dad!
This is my dad. He's an old man.
Leave him alone!
..and takes the father inside
so Rob can finally get on with the breath test.
When you're ready, take a deep breath,
make a seal around the end of the tube,
then you blow through it until I tell you to stop. OK! OK.
SHE INHALES DEEPLY, BEEP
Keep going, keep going, keep going, keep going, stop.
That's it. SHE WHEEZES
I've done nothing wrong.
SHE SOBS, WHEEZES
The legal limit is 35.
BEEP
OK, Lydia, that's given me a reading of 103.
All right? I haven't drove.
I've got no licence. You can have an interview.
So, the time is 10:05,
you're under arrest on suspicion of driving
a motor vehicle whilst... Dad! Dad! I'm getting arrested!
Come back. Dad!
Calm down. I'm getting arrested!
Dad! Dad!
OFFICER: Hands behind your back, sweetheart.
All right, come on. Dad! Dad! Dad!
I'm getting arrested! SHE WHEEZES
Dad! Dad! Come round this way.
Dad!
The local unit will take the drink driver to custody
for an evidential breath test.
Dad! Dad, look after...
It's quite common that people in her state will start
coming up with issues that mean they might not be fit
to provide the sample of breath.
Dad! I've seen octogenarians
with real sort of breathing difficulties
provide a sample on those things,
so asthma doesn't really cut it these days.
She's clearly thought, by the sounds of it,
her boy's gone out and hasn't come home.
She's thought that was a good enough reason
to go out well over the limit in that Honda to go and find them.
Turns out, he was doing what most do on a light evening in the summer,
he's out with his mate on a bike in the estate.
But she... Doesn't give her the excuse.
Rob's catch pleaded guilty to drink driving
and driving without a licence or insurance.
She was banned from the roads for 28 months
and given a community order for 12 months.
And she wasn't the only one.
As Rob predicted, the county's hot summer's weekend
led to 11 more people being arrested on suspicion of drink driving.
Coming up...
A dangerous HGV driver feels the sting.
And...
You're under arrest for failing to appear at court.
..the interceptors are clearing up the wanted list.
Well, you're wanted. For what, bro?
Robbery. Not done one thing wrong.
You get me? Apart from robbery.
JOHN THOMSON: Northamptonshire's Operation Revive is a task force
set up to tackle violent crime and anti-social behaviour.
Top of Op Revive's hot list today is locking up a man
wanted on recall to prison for a knife-point robbery.
And time is of the essence
for interceptor Connor Shorten and his crewmate, Brad.
He's due back for a probation meeting
in 20 minutes.
We don't think he knows he's wanted on recall yet,
otherwise he wouldn't turn up.
But I've never seen him not run from the police.
So we could be on for a chase.
Swapping a job in car sales for intercepting three years ago,
Connor's proudest police moment is winning his first foot chase.
Probation's just here on the left.
But he wants to avoid a run-around today.
I need to find some way... BRAD: Maybe we can go...
To nick the fleetfooted and potentially armed criminal,
the plan is to plot up in their unmarked car
with a view of the probation office
and swoop once their target is inside the building.
I can see the door.
It's just the other side of that van.
We're set up now, lads, so if we see anything, we'll let you know.
There's no guarantee the wanted man will show up...
..but poor timekeeping isn't one of his crimes.
In fact, I think I've got eyes on him here.
Has he just gone in?
POLICE RADIO CHATTER
Yeah, that's him.
Yeah, he's just gone in to the probation office now.
We will hold fire until Gerard and Sam get here,
just in case he leaves early and does make off.
A second unit is en route to help
with arresting the knife-point robber.
But within minutes of going in for his probation meeting...
He's leaving, he's leaving. He's leaving, he's leaving.
Is he running? He's running.
True to form, he's on his toes.
209, Bradley's running, Oxford Road.
Connor goes for the block.
Go, go, go.
And unleashes his crewmate, Brad.
SHOUTING
You just ran, didn't you? You've just ran.
Right, you're under arrest.
Get your hands from behind your back now!
SIRENS WAIL
Get on the floor! Get on the floor now!
Stop trying to run! You're under arrest.
What are you doing to me? What are you doing to me, bro?
..may be given in evidence.
What is going on with you, man?
Get up. I haven't done anything.
I've gone to my probation, and you're now doing this to me.
Op Revive, one, knife-point robber, nil.
Please, bro. Come on, man.
You got anything on you that we need to know about? No, man.
I've got your phone that fell out. There wasn't a need for this, bro.
Well, you're wanted.
For what, bro? Robbery.
I've not done one thing wrong, you get me? Apart from robbery.
Stop recording, bro.
I'll start bugging out. I'm not in the mood.
His mood is going downhill.
You've got a lot going on, haven't you?
These two are not being dickheads.
You two are being dickheads for no reason.
You ran from us. I wonder why!
I'm doing what I'm told - I'm coming to probation,
and police are outside waiting for you.
Of course I'm gonna run. Are you mad?
This afternoon, his pockets are clear.
I just came out of jail six weeks ago for robbery,
and you think I'm gonna be doing more robberies?
Right, your phone...
But two weeks ago, the 18-year-old robber reportedly pulled a knife
and stole a victim's jacket and bag.
So his next appointment today is an interview at the nick.
Take these off and have a fight.
One on one.
MUTTERING
Right, see you later.
Thanks to Op Revive,
the wanted teenager was sent back to prison.
As he was running, he was like, "I'm not running."
"I'm not running"?! I'm like, "Yes, you are!"
THEY LAUGH Oh, man!
Stingers are priceless in the fight against road crime.
Four-zero... Oh.
Look at the state of it.
Technique and timing when using them has to be spot on.
So... throw it out nice and low.
Our subject car would go across,
but it's just as important to get that stinger back in
so that our colleagues that are in pursuit...
can get across the road.
Each 15 to 25-foot stinger is loaded
with razor-sharp, hollow metal spikes.
The spikes will deploy into the tyre.
It gradually lets the tyres down.
And hopefully, it will bring it to a stop...
..sort of safely, rather than a very quick deflation,
which would make it almost impossible for them to drive.
It's a brilliant piece of kit. Really, really good.
Basic but effective.
Stingers don't just come in handy
for stopping smaller motors like bikes and cars.
An HGV driver, who's failed to stop,
could bring big problems to this little village.
A dog handler is tailing the dangerous driver
as they push through the streets.
It might not be high-speed, but it's definitely high-stakes.
With a lorry cab this size, containment tactics are too risky.
So Northamptonshire's Operations team join forces
for a different plan of action.
Lights out.
Up ahead, an interceptor is ready and waiting with a stinger.
The dog handler Brad is keeping a tight leash on the HGV driver
who has no idea they're seconds away from a sting.
As headlights approach the stinger unit...
..there's no escaping the gauntlet of spikes.
Just chuck it. You got it! Get it out the way, mate.
It's a heavyweight hit to the lorry's tyres.
Brad puts his foot down...
..and gets the struggling HGV back in his sights.
The stung tyres might be giving up, but the dangerous driver isn't...
..steam-rollering towards oncoming traffic.
Team stinger move into position as lead car,
keeping their distance in case the desperate driver hits reverse.
It's clear the stinger has taken its toll,
reducing this getaway to a crawl.
So Brad primes police dog Gru for a game of fetch.
With the lorry cab grinding to a halt,
it looks like a decamp is on the cards.
Canine interceptor Gru is quick off the mark,
chasing the runner into a field.
Who better to catch up with the despicable driver
than police dog Gru?
Argh! At this time, mate, you're under arrest.
You failed to stop, dangerous driving.
You do not have to say anything.
But it may harm your defence if you do not mention when questioned
something which you later rely on in court.
GRU BARKS
The HGV driver was sentenced to eight months in prison
for dangerous driving,
as well as driving whilst disqualified
and without insurance.
He was disqualified from driving again
for five years and two months.
No legal action was taken against him for failing to stop.
As well as stopping blatantly dangerous drivers,
the interceptors' keen eye for detail
means even the little things can land you on their radar.
If somebody's disregarding small laws and the small rules,
it shows their general attitude towards other things,
and it might be that they've got a light out
or they might be committing other crime.
So I think it's really important to follow your nose, really,
erm, because those little things often do...
evolve into bigger things.
Aaron "Griff" Griffiths and Scott Kimberley
are patrolling the town centre in the unmarked.
Yeah, he's doing a loop.
And Griff has spotted someone driving without their headlights on.
There he is.
Halfway across the lane as well.
Oh, he's just turned his lights on.
It could be something and nothing.
Let's have a chat.
But it's enough for Griff and Scott to want a word.
Hello, driver, are you OK? Yeah, fine, thank you.
Good.
Do you know why it is that we did stop you?
Because you followed us out through Bridge Street. Yeah.
You went round the bend, and you didn't have your lights on.
And then you've got... Yeah, yeah.
So that's why, obviously, we first picked up on you.
And then as you've sat at the lights there,
we've seen you turn your lights on.
Obviously, you need to have your lights on. Yeah.
I did notice it after. OK. No, it's fine. No problem.
Is it your car? Yeah.
Got a full licence? Yeah. OK.
So far, so good.
Griff double-checks the driver's details,
and Scott double-checks whether drink could be to blame
for the dodgy driving.
Have you done one of these before? Yeah. Perfect.
I blow in, yeah? Yeah, please.
Keep going. Keep going. Keep going.
Perfect. Thank you.
Zero, brilliant. A pass, with flying colours.
Everything seems to be checking out, until...
OK, just take your belt off and jump out the car for me.
After ten years volunteering as a special constable
and four years on the beat full-time,
Griff's quick to uncover a reason or two
why the driver might want to go unnoticed.
You are under arrest. What for?
You're under arrest for failing to appear at court
in the Met on the 24th of May, 2023.
That's fine, let me just put you in handcuffs and explain, OK?
So, you are under arrest for two offences, to be fair. Yeah.
First offence is for failing to appear at court,
24th of May this year.
You were to turn up at Hammersmith Court
for the offense of going equipped. All right?
So you've failed to appear on that occasion.
Secondly, you're driving otherwise in accordance with a licence.
You've only got a provisional licence, haven't you?
Yeah, yeah, yeah. Yeah. Am I right?
Well, we can.
A simple stop for no headlights has gone up a gear,
while the wanted driver claims he has paperwork
about why he couldn't go to court.
It's in the boot. It should be in the boot under the thing.
OK, I'll get my colleague to look.
Apparently, there's some paperwork in the boot
about his court appearance. OK. Yeah.
Should be easy to find, then (!)
Erm, because you are in breach, the vehicle will be seized as well.
So, are you going to arrest me and put me in a cell?
You will go in a cell, yeah.
And it's likely you will be put before the court tomorrow morning.
Any luck with the paperwork?
No, I can see loads of penalty charge notices. Yeah.
I can find no paperwork relating to any FTA.
I'm gonna have to hold you because you are in handcuffs, yeah?
That's fine.
Did you check under this bit?
Yeah, so all that paperwork in that bag on the top there
is what I've pulled out from underneath.
There should be paperwork.
Let's be honest, is there actually paperwork in there or not?
Yeah, yeah. No, I'm not gonna lie to you.
So where is it? I don't know. Erm...
I'll try and find it.
The elusive paperwork can't be found,
so next up is custody, but not before a quick pat-down.
Can you just lift your arms up slightly first, please?
And there's one more surprise.
What's that? Is it what I think it is?
Griff.
3.46, you're further under arrest. Possession of a controlled drug.
Erm, cannabis. You still remain under caution, all right.
A routine stop for no headlights has certainly snowballed.
More than even Griff expected.
Taken aback.
I didn't expect for him to be wanted.
I thought we were probably gonna give him advice
and let him on his way.
There's always a little bit of apprehension
when you stop vehicles, always have that little bit there,
it's always good to keep you alert.
The driver passes a DrugWipe test.
However, he'll still be having an unexpected stay in custody.
What, YOUR first day? Back, yeah.
Where have you been? London.
The wanted man spent his second day
back in Northampton at court,
where he pleaded guilty to possession of cannabis
and received a total of £255 in fines.
No action was taken against him for the driving offence,
after it emerged he did have a full licence.
For the going equipped offence he was wanted for,
he was sent to prison for two months.
Still to come...
That's 95.
Early interceptor catches the speeder.
So, we're now doing 106...
108...
110.
Saturday night shifts are notoriously non-stop.
SIREN WAILS
I think it's the night for it.
There's plenty going on.
So far, interceptor Stewart and co-pilot Callum
have responded to reports of a van break-in...
What are you guys doing?
One second.
..which turned out to be the owner breaking into his own van
after locking himself out.
There you go.
Thank you. That's all right.
All the best.
They've travelled across the county on the hunt for a drink-driver...
We've got CCTV monitoring him, but he's quite a way off.
..and even encountered some super fans.
Police interceptors? The real-life one?
Swear down!
Oh, this is lit!
I'm gonna tell my kids about this one.
By the crack of dawn on a Sunday morning,
some people might think they're unlikely to come across the cops.
But it's never too early for the interceptors.
That's 95.
An Audi Q7 gunning it past their unmarked car
has caught Stewart and Callum's attention.
Yeah, so, we're in a 60 limit,
and I'm speed-matching him at 90...
So, 93 miles an hour.
Oh, 95.
Advanced driver Stewart is pursuit, stinger and fast roads-trained.
He's behind the wheel
of his favourite unmarked BMW 3 Series...
Speed matched and maintained at 90...
..the perfect tool for monitoring the Audi driver,
who's putting their foot down.
So, we're now doing 100... 102...
..106...
108...
110.
That's 40mph over the limit, and rising.
Er, we're at 114, 115.
Stewart and Callum want to find out
why the Audi driver has such a need for speed at 5.45am.
Oh, he's decided to go off here.
From Northampton.
So, a flash of the lights, and they pull over for a chat.
The driver even puts their hazards on.
He's just declaring to us that he believed he was a hazard.
Good morning.
Do you know why we stopped you?
Turns out he is a she.
Mm.
Hi there, how are you? Fine, thank you.
The reason... I can tell you, the reason why we stopped you is...
so, you came past us by the Wootton services.
We were obviously approaching that 60 limit.
So... Yeah?
We were doing over about 88mph that I've clocked you,
and then we've come up onto the dual carriageway,
and I've speed-matched you at 115mph as well, OK?
So doing 45mph over the limit.
So that would be like doing 75 in a 30.
Wherever the early morning speeder was racing to will have to wait.
Absolutely ridiculous, isn't it?
Probably the highest one we've got since... starting.
And it's not the first time she's been caught.
Just looking, so, you've got four points for speeding already.
Sorry?
You've got a speeding conviction already.
Oh, right, OK.
But because of the speed you were doing today,
the likely chance is they're gonna disqualify you from driving.
All right? Because it was too high.
Sorry, please. OK.
So, it was way, way too quick.
Speed contributes to around a quarter
of fatal collisions on our roads.
For the interceptors, there's no excuse.
Yeah, I can't ignore what we've seen today.
So, who's looking after your child?
Yeah. So...
Yeah, so... Sorry.
But the thing is, if you killed yourself,
who's gonna look after your kid?
Do you see what I mean?
It's, like, we followed you through three speed limits,
and you've broke the speed limit in every single one.
And I don't think that's fair, if you hit somebody else,
that you cause them an issue, OK?
So, you will be reported
for the consideration of the question
of prosecuting you for the above offence...
Stewart reports the woman for driving at 112mph
on a 70-limit road...
Please, please, slow down. I'm sorry, I'm really sorry.
..and sends the driver on her way.
The excuse that she's given is that her child is at home,
but the child is with Mum.
There's no reason or any justification
for going at that speed.
People believe that sort of the time of day,
that it's early morning, that nobody will be about.
Obviously, we're out in the unmarked cars,
and it's something that we just will sort of intercept, stop them,
and everybody will be ticketed.
The early morning speeder
was disqualified from driving for 28 days,
and ordered to pay a total of £348 in costs.