1 00:00:01,520 --> 00:00:03,759 This is Police Interceptors. 2 00:00:03,760 --> 00:00:04,999 Get on the ground! 3 00:00:05,000 --> 00:00:06,719 Police interceptors? The real life one? 4 00:00:06,720 --> 00:00:08,439 I'm gonna tell my kids about this. 5 00:00:08,440 --> 00:00:10,960 And you're riding with the pride of Northamptonshire. 6 00:00:13,680 --> 00:00:15,959 Come on! Ace pursuit drivers... 7 00:00:15,960 --> 00:00:18,399 Contact, contact, contact. NPAS five-one. 8 00:00:18,400 --> 00:00:21,039 ...with air support... Got two out, standby. 9 00:00:21,040 --> 00:00:23,639 DOG BARKS ...and the crack dog unit. 10 00:00:23,640 --> 00:00:25,399 If you move, you will get bit. 11 00:00:25,400 --> 00:00:27,399 Argh! GLASS SMASHES 12 00:00:27,400 --> 00:00:30,319 They bring down the bad guys... Police! 13 00:00:30,320 --> 00:00:32,159 I believe you're wanted, mate. 14 00:00:32,160 --> 00:00:33,879 Police with a dog, stand still! 15 00:00:33,880 --> 00:00:35,719 ...keep the streets safe... 16 00:00:35,720 --> 00:00:37,599 Put your arms behind your back. I am! 17 00:00:37,600 --> 00:00:38,879 Get on the floor! 18 00:00:38,880 --> 00:00:40,480 ...and battle 24/7... 19 00:00:42,080 --> 00:00:44,439 Get down on the floor. ...in the war on crime. 20 00:00:44,440 --> 00:00:46,639 Crash, crash. 21 00:00:46,640 --> 00:00:48,359 On the floor now! 22 00:00:48,360 --> 00:00:50,360 It is what it is, innit? We find 'em, we lock 'em up. 23 00:00:53,600 --> 00:00:54,640 Coming up... 24 00:00:56,360 --> 00:00:59,359 Good lad. Taking out the tyres of a 13-tonner. 25 00:00:59,360 --> 00:01:01,760 Get out the car! Out the car! 26 00:01:03,440 --> 00:01:05,159 Fail to stop, fail to stop. 27 00:01:05,160 --> 00:01:08,439 A runaway driver drives where coppers fear to tread. 28 00:01:08,440 --> 00:01:11,800 He's going south on the northbound carriageway. 29 00:01:13,000 --> 00:01:16,079 And Delboy Bertie's laundered stolen goods. 30 00:01:16,080 --> 00:01:18,280 Want a clothes dryer? 31 00:01:27,880 --> 00:01:28,919 At this moment in time, 32 00:01:28,920 --> 00:01:32,119 you're under arrest on suspicion of cultivation of cannabis... 33 00:01:32,120 --> 00:01:33,959 Nothing's music to an interceptor's ears 34 00:01:33,960 --> 00:01:35,480 quite like the word "conviction". 35 00:01:36,920 --> 00:01:38,520 Respect. 36 00:01:39,920 --> 00:01:42,160 Police! Drop it now! Drop it now! 37 00:01:43,360 --> 00:01:46,159 But it isn't always so black and white. 38 00:01:46,160 --> 00:01:48,639 Three out, all in black, all balaclavas. 39 00:01:48,640 --> 00:01:50,919 In the absence of a guilty verdict... 40 00:01:50,920 --> 00:01:54,279 You're under arrest. I'm not the driver, mate. 41 00:01:54,280 --> 00:01:57,919 ...the next best ten-letter word is "disruption". 42 00:01:57,920 --> 00:02:00,199 I've actually got his house keys and another car key. 43 00:02:00,200 --> 00:02:04,599 Messing with the bad guy's business until he finally has his day. 44 00:02:04,600 --> 00:02:06,440 His time will come. 45 00:02:09,520 --> 00:02:12,559 You're not being able to get a conviction out of it, but... 46 00:02:12,560 --> 00:02:15,319 in reality, you're still making a really good impact, you know, 47 00:02:15,320 --> 00:02:17,039 everyone will get caught eventually. 48 00:02:17,040 --> 00:02:19,439 It's just... you might have, you know, 49 00:02:19,440 --> 00:02:22,320 one conviction and ten solid disruptions. 50 00:02:30,320 --> 00:02:32,240 It's the late shift. 51 00:02:34,400 --> 00:02:38,440 And there's a team effort to locate a Mercedes on cloned plates. 52 00:02:42,280 --> 00:02:44,279 Apparently, it's just come up from London. 53 00:02:44,280 --> 00:02:45,959 Apparently, it's been... 54 00:02:45,960 --> 00:02:50,679 it's done that journey quite quickly, so at excess speed. 55 00:02:50,680 --> 00:02:52,959 In the hunt, amongst others, are Scott Kimberley... 56 00:02:52,960 --> 00:02:55,159 Romeo-Papa-six-one, 57 00:02:55,160 --> 00:02:58,039 I'd have expected it to have hit Lumbertubs Way south by now. 58 00:02:58,040 --> 00:02:59,759 ...and Rob Halfleet. 59 00:02:59,760 --> 00:03:02,199 Six-two, I've just done round, spinning all the way down 60 00:03:02,200 --> 00:03:03,479 to the bottom of Lumbertubs, 61 00:03:03,480 --> 00:03:05,319 and there's been nothing on the carriageway. 62 00:03:05,320 --> 00:03:07,799 I would say Thorplands is probably a good shout, 63 00:03:07,800 --> 00:03:09,040 if you search round there. 64 00:03:10,680 --> 00:03:12,919 During his time in roads police, 65 00:03:12,920 --> 00:03:14,999 Scott's learned the virtue of patience. 66 00:03:15,000 --> 00:03:18,600 He knows it often takes hours to locate a target. 67 00:03:21,360 --> 00:03:23,640 Eyeball with the vehicle, Billing Brook Road. 68 00:03:24,720 --> 00:03:26,679 Sometimes, it doesn't. 69 00:03:26,680 --> 00:03:29,679 And sometimes, a Mercedes registration plate 70 00:03:29,680 --> 00:03:31,320 isn't on a Mercedes at all. 71 00:03:32,520 --> 00:03:34,280 'It's on an S-MAX.' 72 00:03:35,680 --> 00:03:39,759 Despite coming back to a Merc, this particular plate is on a Ford, 73 00:03:39,760 --> 00:03:41,760 and Scott is on its tail. 74 00:03:43,040 --> 00:03:47,439 We are Billing Brook Road, general direction towards Weston Favell. 75 00:03:47,440 --> 00:03:50,840 The driver doesn't look like he has plans to make a break for it. 76 00:03:52,680 --> 00:03:54,800 Standby, it's just pulling into a bus stop. 77 00:03:59,560 --> 00:04:02,280 Maybe the Ford on Merc plates is a mix-up. 78 00:04:04,760 --> 00:04:06,040 Fail to stop, fail to stop. 79 00:04:07,680 --> 00:04:09,079 Maybe not. 80 00:04:09,080 --> 00:04:10,479 'Direction of travel?' 81 00:04:10,480 --> 00:04:12,440 Billing Brook Road towards Weston Favell. 82 00:04:13,920 --> 00:04:15,799 The runaway has a head start, 83 00:04:15,800 --> 00:04:18,920 but Scott has a fast car and all the driving skills. 84 00:04:20,000 --> 00:04:21,839 Apologies, Romeo-Papa-six-one, 85 00:04:21,840 --> 00:04:24,879 vehicle failing to stop, advanced driver, TPAC trained. 86 00:04:24,880 --> 00:04:28,119 We are just passing Weston Favell police station. 87 00:04:28,120 --> 00:04:29,839 As you were, Weston Favell. 88 00:04:29,840 --> 00:04:32,119 Occupants are unknown to me, 89 00:04:32,120 --> 00:04:35,279 unknown whether any juveniles or weapons are onboard. 90 00:04:35,280 --> 00:04:38,199 It is going to be a cloned vehicle as it is on an S-MAX. 91 00:04:38,200 --> 00:04:40,159 Which is really shifty. 92 00:04:40,160 --> 00:04:42,999 At the moment, temporary loss on the vehicle. 93 00:04:43,000 --> 00:04:47,079 So, total loss on the vehicle. Eyeball regained. 94 00:04:47,080 --> 00:04:49,599 It's lights out, approaching Wellingborough Road junction. 95 00:04:49,600 --> 00:04:52,759 It's wrong side of the roundabout, it's a right, right, right, 96 00:04:52,760 --> 00:04:54,159 Wellingborough Road into town. 97 00:04:54,160 --> 00:04:56,639 This one really wants to get away. 98 00:04:56,640 --> 00:04:58,920 That's through a red ATS. We're now Wellingborough Road. 99 00:05:00,480 --> 00:05:02,719 Towards town centre, and it's a left, left, left. 100 00:05:02,720 --> 00:05:04,440 We'll be going Lumberton's Way, north. 101 00:05:06,240 --> 00:05:08,359 Yes, yes, at the moment, it is medium risk. 102 00:05:08,360 --> 00:05:09,879 Not for long. 103 00:05:09,880 --> 00:05:13,519 And it's wrong way, wrong way, Lumberton's Way, unable to follow. 104 00:05:13,520 --> 00:05:17,599 The clone's hammering the wrong way along the A43. 105 00:05:17,600 --> 00:05:19,519 It's lights out, high risk. 106 00:05:19,520 --> 00:05:21,560 And the cops have no choice. 107 00:05:23,160 --> 00:05:25,039 Yeah, it's an abandon, abandon. 108 00:05:25,040 --> 00:05:28,719 Scott circles back to track the Ford at a safe distance. 109 00:05:28,720 --> 00:05:31,199 The situation is critical. 110 00:05:31,200 --> 00:05:34,039 He's going south on the northbound carriageway. 111 00:05:34,040 --> 00:05:38,199 I'm just having to go up to St Gregory's Road to reset. 112 00:05:38,200 --> 00:05:42,959 Lights out the wrong way on the A43 is a recipe for carnage. 113 00:05:42,960 --> 00:05:45,839 The cops can only hope the runaway finds an exit point 114 00:05:45,840 --> 00:05:47,479 before there's an accident... 115 00:05:47,480 --> 00:05:49,159 Yes, yes, towards Riverside. 116 00:05:49,160 --> 00:05:51,479 It's potentially gonna come off Edgemont Road. 117 00:05:51,480 --> 00:05:53,799 ...where they need to be waiting. 118 00:05:53,800 --> 00:05:56,359 Get units onto Billing Road, going towards town, 119 00:05:56,360 --> 00:05:58,200 that's probably, it's likely to come off. 120 00:06:00,160 --> 00:06:02,239 Six-two, I've got visual of that junction. 121 00:06:02,240 --> 00:06:04,760 I'm sat at Wakes Meadows, not come as far as us yet. 122 00:06:06,320 --> 00:06:08,559 With Rob at the likely getaway route, 123 00:06:08,560 --> 00:06:11,119 Scott tries to keep tabs on the Ford, 124 00:06:11,120 --> 00:06:13,839 but he's lost sight on the A43. 125 00:06:13,840 --> 00:06:15,639 INDISTINCT RADIO 126 00:06:15,640 --> 00:06:18,159 '..just turned around on the carriageway, going back north.' 127 00:06:18,160 --> 00:06:20,079 They should have eyes on by now. 128 00:06:20,080 --> 00:06:21,999 It hasn't come back north. 129 00:06:22,000 --> 00:06:25,719 The Ford hasn't swapped carriageways and hasn't resurfaced. 130 00:06:25,720 --> 00:06:28,680 The most likely explanation is it's crashed. 131 00:06:47,480 --> 00:06:49,999 Eyeball with the vehicle, Billing Brook Road. 132 00:06:50,000 --> 00:06:52,039 Interceptors are after a Ford 133 00:06:52,040 --> 00:06:54,080 sporting plates registered to a Merc. 134 00:06:56,520 --> 00:06:57,759 Fail to stop, fail to stop. 135 00:06:57,760 --> 00:07:00,839 The driver's taking big risks to escape. 136 00:07:00,840 --> 00:07:03,199 Wrong side of the roundabout, it's a right, right, right. 137 00:07:03,200 --> 00:07:05,959 Including a risk too far for the cops. 138 00:07:05,960 --> 00:07:10,319 And it's wrong way, wrong way, Lumbertubs Way, unable to follow. 139 00:07:10,320 --> 00:07:11,640 It's lights out, high risk. 140 00:07:12,720 --> 00:07:15,479 Heading the wrong way down the A43. 141 00:07:15,480 --> 00:07:18,239 He's going south on the northbound carriageway. 142 00:07:18,240 --> 00:07:19,719 The Ford has disappeared. 143 00:07:19,720 --> 00:07:21,519 INDISTINCT RADIO 144 00:07:21,520 --> 00:07:24,039 '..just turned around on the carriageway, going back north.' 145 00:07:24,040 --> 00:07:26,559 It's not turned round. It hasn't come back north. 146 00:07:26,560 --> 00:07:29,239 It doesn't seem to have left the carriageway. 147 00:07:29,240 --> 00:07:30,879 It's not come as far as us yet. 148 00:07:30,880 --> 00:07:34,120 And mercifully, there are no reports of a crash. 149 00:07:36,520 --> 00:07:38,839 So, where is it? 150 00:07:38,840 --> 00:07:41,559 I've got a feeling it would've gone Edgemont Road 151 00:07:41,560 --> 00:07:44,520 cos that would be the next junction to dip off into. 152 00:07:47,600 --> 00:07:50,599 Every cop and his dog is monitoring the area. 153 00:07:50,600 --> 00:07:51,800 Mm, that's a dog car, I think. 154 00:07:53,680 --> 00:07:56,199 But the Ford has vanished into thin air. 155 00:07:56,200 --> 00:07:58,160 I'm guessing it hasn't hit the camera? 156 00:08:04,720 --> 00:08:06,159 Yeah, copy. 157 00:08:06,160 --> 00:08:09,520 The car's whereabouts is a mystery. However... 158 00:08:12,440 --> 00:08:13,960 Just behind Scott... 159 00:08:19,480 --> 00:08:22,359 Firearms have scooped up three suspicious men 160 00:08:22,360 --> 00:08:24,439 wandering around at 2am. 161 00:08:24,440 --> 00:08:25,760 Six-one, I'll come round to you. 162 00:08:27,000 --> 00:08:29,280 But no sign of the disappearing Ford. 163 00:08:30,920 --> 00:08:33,479 The men might have nothing to do with the car, 164 00:08:33,480 --> 00:08:35,639 but leaving other units to find it, 165 00:08:35,640 --> 00:08:37,999 Scott makes for the late-night ramblers. 166 00:08:38,000 --> 00:08:39,999 Why do you keep nudging me for? 167 00:08:40,000 --> 00:08:41,999 Because you keep stuffing your hand in your bag. 168 00:08:42,000 --> 00:08:44,159 You know exactly what I've told you. 169 00:08:44,160 --> 00:08:46,119 I spoke to you reasonably with respect. 170 00:08:46,120 --> 00:08:47,639 You keep on trying to take the mickey. 171 00:08:47,640 --> 00:08:50,239 Stop doing things that I tell you not to do. 172 00:08:50,240 --> 00:08:53,640 They say they were out for a drive. There's just one problem. 173 00:08:54,880 --> 00:08:56,279 OK, where's the car, then? 174 00:08:56,280 --> 00:08:58,639 I'm not from round here, mate, I don't know where it is. 175 00:08:58,640 --> 00:09:01,119 Right, you've gone with your mate for a ride, where's the car? 176 00:09:01,120 --> 00:09:02,159 Ask my friend. 177 00:09:02,160 --> 00:09:03,639 They don't have a car. 178 00:09:03,640 --> 00:09:05,559 You said you were in the car on a ride. 179 00:09:05,560 --> 00:09:07,439 Yeah, I was coming to drop my friend off with... 180 00:09:07,440 --> 00:09:09,799 You were dropping a friend off? I come with my friend. 181 00:09:09,800 --> 00:09:11,039 What car was it you were in? 182 00:09:11,040 --> 00:09:12,759 A friend who's coming in for questioning. 183 00:09:12,760 --> 00:09:15,679 You're under arrest for failing to stop for police, dangerous driving. 184 00:09:15,680 --> 00:09:17,680 OFFICER READS RIGHTS 185 00:09:20,720 --> 00:09:23,879 Come this way for us, bud. I haven't been driving! 186 00:09:23,880 --> 00:09:26,719 Haven't you? No! One of you three has. 187 00:09:26,720 --> 00:09:28,599 Right, you clear cut know it wasn't me. 188 00:09:28,600 --> 00:09:31,679 How do I know that? How do I know you weren't driving? 189 00:09:31,680 --> 00:09:34,599 It looks highly unlikely that the cops will ever know 190 00:09:34,600 --> 00:09:36,199 who was driving the Ford. 191 00:09:36,200 --> 00:09:39,439 Stop talking to each other. Speak to my colleague, not to him. 192 00:09:39,440 --> 00:09:42,000 But they'd dearly like to recover it. 193 00:09:43,480 --> 00:09:46,199 Sierra-Tango-six-nine, Uniform-Lima-Lima, 194 00:09:46,200 --> 00:09:48,879 I've got it, Rixon Close. 195 00:09:48,880 --> 00:09:50,799 'Fantastic, well done.' 196 00:09:50,800 --> 00:09:53,359 And the runaway Ford has been found... 197 00:09:53,360 --> 00:09:54,599 Hello. 198 00:09:54,600 --> 00:09:57,399 ...by Rob on a nearby street. 199 00:09:57,400 --> 00:10:00,599 The postcode tag on that rear plate says Mercedes. 200 00:10:00,600 --> 00:10:04,039 Its number plates clearly belong to a different car. 201 00:10:04,040 --> 00:10:05,640 Mercedes of... 202 00:10:07,320 --> 00:10:08,759 ...Colindale. 203 00:10:08,760 --> 00:10:12,079 And the Ford's interior isn't as it should be either. 204 00:10:12,080 --> 00:10:16,679 The ignition switch has been pulled out and potentially tampered with. 205 00:10:16,680 --> 00:10:19,239 So they might not have needed a key to start this anyway. 206 00:10:19,240 --> 00:10:21,519 It looks like it may be stolen. 207 00:10:21,520 --> 00:10:25,359 Or it's a pool car that a group of them use, 208 00:10:25,360 --> 00:10:28,399 and that's how they start it amongst themselves. 209 00:10:28,400 --> 00:10:29,439 Erm, we don't know. 210 00:10:29,440 --> 00:10:32,679 Pool car, stolen car, or something else - 211 00:10:32,680 --> 00:10:35,319 the ditched Ford is a gift to the dog unit... 212 00:10:35,320 --> 00:10:38,319 DOG BARKS 213 00:10:38,320 --> 00:10:39,359 What a dog! 214 00:10:39,360 --> 00:10:43,400 ...who have sniffed out a trail of evidence discarded nearby. 215 00:10:44,760 --> 00:10:46,039 As the dog handler's tracked, 216 00:10:46,040 --> 00:10:48,479 he's come across a number of different property 217 00:10:48,480 --> 00:10:49,519 that's been discarded. 218 00:10:49,520 --> 00:10:52,199 So, we've come across phones that have been chucked under a bush. 219 00:10:52,200 --> 00:10:55,119 I think there was a phone found on the grass verge just behind us. 220 00:10:55,120 --> 00:10:59,519 They've also found the kind of kit commonly used by car thieves. 221 00:10:59,520 --> 00:11:03,919 You good boy! You're a good boy! Good lad! 222 00:11:03,920 --> 00:11:06,999 Yeah! Even if they don't know who fled the car, 223 00:11:07,000 --> 00:11:10,399 and who dropped this lot, it's still a decent haul. 224 00:11:10,400 --> 00:11:13,560 And when the three men are hauled back to the nick... 225 00:11:14,760 --> 00:11:16,960 Right, if you jump out for us, mate. A further search... 226 00:11:18,200 --> 00:11:20,479 If I can ask you just to widen your stance for me, please? 227 00:11:20,480 --> 00:11:21,519 Thank you very much. 228 00:11:21,520 --> 00:11:22,919 SCANNER BEEPS 229 00:11:22,920 --> 00:11:24,880 ...turns up more items of interest. 230 00:11:26,360 --> 00:11:28,759 We've now been able to locate on one of them 231 00:11:28,760 --> 00:11:31,119 a number of what we call VIN stickers - 232 00:11:31,120 --> 00:11:32,680 vehicle identification stickers. 233 00:11:34,080 --> 00:11:35,879 Whether the men were in the car or not, 234 00:11:35,880 --> 00:11:38,759 the cops suspect they were up to no good. 235 00:11:38,760 --> 00:11:41,759 It appears they'd potentially have been going out to steal Mercedes, 236 00:11:41,760 --> 00:11:45,559 put these plates and these stickers onto the vehicle 237 00:11:45,560 --> 00:11:47,719 to make it look like they're genuine 238 00:11:47,720 --> 00:11:50,400 and to try and drive off in a stolen vehicle. 239 00:11:52,360 --> 00:11:55,039 Without evidence to connect the men with the Ford, 240 00:11:55,040 --> 00:11:57,119 no further action was taken. 241 00:11:57,120 --> 00:12:00,959 However, cops did recover a load of useful intel and kit 242 00:12:00,960 --> 00:12:02,919 and took a cloned car off the road, 243 00:12:02,920 --> 00:12:06,759 neatly disrupting the plans of anyone on board. 244 00:12:06,760 --> 00:12:10,559 And if the 2am three had plans of their own to commit crime 245 00:12:10,560 --> 00:12:12,119 on the evening in question, 246 00:12:12,120 --> 00:12:15,680 those plans were also well and truly disrupted. 247 00:12:24,280 --> 00:12:26,279 Got a motorbike failing to stop in Kingsthorpe. 248 00:12:26,280 --> 00:12:30,919 Almost 16,000 motorbikes were stolen in 2024, 249 00:12:30,920 --> 00:12:34,240 which is a significant improvement on the previous year. 250 00:12:36,240 --> 00:12:37,800 That's a stolen bike from May. 251 00:12:39,480 --> 00:12:41,279 One of the things that trend downwards 252 00:12:41,280 --> 00:12:44,519 is an increase in tracking technology. 253 00:12:44,520 --> 00:12:46,719 Two bikes in there, one's got a tracker in it. 254 00:12:46,720 --> 00:12:50,399 But though tech may have made bike thieves think twice, 255 00:12:50,400 --> 00:12:52,880 it certainly hasn't stopped them altogether. 256 00:12:54,680 --> 00:12:58,759 A high-power motorbike of high value 257 00:12:58,760 --> 00:13:00,159 has been stolen overnight. 258 00:13:00,160 --> 00:13:04,760 There's a tracker that's been added to the bike by the owner. 259 00:13:06,080 --> 00:13:08,479 Chris is zeroing in on the tracker, 260 00:13:08,480 --> 00:13:10,959 which is being monitored by a specialist company 261 00:13:10,960 --> 00:13:15,159 who are regularly updating the cops on the bike's whereabouts. 262 00:13:15,160 --> 00:13:18,680 So, they've activated the tracker. It sends its location back to them. 263 00:13:20,760 --> 00:13:22,920 And we're on our way to that address now. 264 00:13:24,200 --> 00:13:27,600 Chris is keen to reach the bike before anyone rides it away... 265 00:13:32,160 --> 00:13:35,159 ...because it's far easier to collar a stationary motorbike 266 00:13:35,160 --> 00:13:37,160 than one doing a ton on the motorway. 267 00:13:38,640 --> 00:13:41,879 Unfortunately, the motorbike is now on the move. 268 00:13:41,880 --> 00:13:46,039 So whereas our perfect scenario of the bike being at a house 269 00:13:46,040 --> 00:13:49,679 where we can get it contained, that's now not happening. 270 00:13:49,680 --> 00:13:53,599 The bike's direction of travel comes as no surprise to the cops. 271 00:13:53,600 --> 00:13:56,079 The bike is on the move 272 00:13:56,080 --> 00:13:58,719 to a location that, actually, is a bit notorious 273 00:13:58,720 --> 00:14:00,959 for motorbike anti-social behaviour 274 00:14:00,960 --> 00:14:04,519 and also bikes being stolen, bikes being burnt out. 275 00:14:04,520 --> 00:14:07,319 It's a high-tech game of cat and mouse. 276 00:14:07,320 --> 00:14:11,359 So, it's gone down that road there, it's then gone through the Tesco. 277 00:14:11,360 --> 00:14:15,199 It's now on the move, heading through Corby. 278 00:14:15,200 --> 00:14:18,759 But before the cats can corner their prey... 279 00:14:18,760 --> 00:14:24,200 So, it's around here somewhere, it's just a case of... where. 280 00:14:25,320 --> 00:14:26,960 ...the mouse disappears. 281 00:14:30,640 --> 00:14:36,239 Hmm. So frustrating when you haven't got live tracking, 282 00:14:36,240 --> 00:14:38,199 you've got intermittent. 283 00:14:38,200 --> 00:14:40,759 It seems the high-tech isn't high enough. 284 00:14:40,760 --> 00:14:44,200 So, it's sort of every few minutes, we'll get a ping. 285 00:14:46,360 --> 00:14:50,279 The tracker only pings a signal every three minutes. 286 00:14:50,280 --> 00:14:54,519 And you can obviously travel some considerable time 287 00:14:54,520 --> 00:14:58,119 in three minutes on a motorbike around the town. 288 00:14:58,120 --> 00:15:00,719 This is the scene of the most recent ping, 289 00:15:00,720 --> 00:15:04,239 but the stolen bike has done a disappearing act. 290 00:15:04,240 --> 00:15:06,759 And it's just waiting for that next activation 291 00:15:06,760 --> 00:15:09,719 cos, unfortunately, we're just a few minutes behind it every time. 292 00:15:09,720 --> 00:15:13,239 And the tracker has gone a bit ping shy. 293 00:15:13,240 --> 00:15:16,879 So far, we have not had another notification, 294 00:15:16,880 --> 00:15:19,240 which I hope doesn't mean they've found the tracker. 295 00:15:20,560 --> 00:15:23,240 The long and the short of it - they've lost their mouse. 296 00:15:26,680 --> 00:15:28,800 It's so frustrating, just waiting for these pings. 297 00:15:30,240 --> 00:15:33,559 Luckily, the tracker isn't the only tech at the cops' disposal. 298 00:15:33,560 --> 00:15:34,759 Stop and put the drone up. 299 00:15:34,760 --> 00:15:37,079 Because, as well as an advanced driver, 300 00:15:37,080 --> 00:15:40,640 entry expert and Taser-trained badass... 301 00:15:43,560 --> 00:15:45,880 ...Chris is a qualified drone pilot. 302 00:15:47,280 --> 00:15:49,280 DRONE WHIRRS 303 00:15:52,040 --> 00:15:54,680 So, we've got officers looking around the area. 304 00:15:56,080 --> 00:15:59,279 I'm trying to just give them some eyes from above. 305 00:15:59,280 --> 00:16:02,839 A drone's-eye view should locate any hidey holes... 306 00:16:02,840 --> 00:16:05,879 Covering the alleyways or footpaths. 307 00:16:05,880 --> 00:16:07,799 ...that may conceal a motorbike. 308 00:16:07,800 --> 00:16:11,999 The last known tracker activation puts it in and around this area. 309 00:16:12,000 --> 00:16:14,759 And as a bonus, compared to its big brother, 310 00:16:14,760 --> 00:16:17,320 Chris's drone is as cheap as microchips. 311 00:16:19,720 --> 00:16:21,839 The amount of money it can save 312 00:16:21,840 --> 00:16:23,679 through having to deploy a helicopter, 313 00:16:23,680 --> 00:16:26,039 which costs thousands of pounds just to get off the ground. 314 00:16:26,040 --> 00:16:30,839 And in seconds, the junior eye in the sky picks something up. 315 00:16:30,840 --> 00:16:32,280 Is that a motorbike? 316 00:16:34,000 --> 00:16:36,839 No, that's a bin. Bit rubbish. 317 00:16:36,840 --> 00:16:38,919 And they may be barking up the wrong tree. 318 00:16:38,920 --> 00:16:41,959 They've got a big old dog in the back garden. 319 00:16:41,960 --> 00:16:43,479 But all is not lost 320 00:16:43,480 --> 00:16:46,119 because a recently ridden motorbike will be hot, 321 00:16:46,120 --> 00:16:48,640 and Chris has one last trick up his sleeve. 322 00:16:53,360 --> 00:16:55,039 The drone has thermal imaging, 323 00:16:55,040 --> 00:16:57,879 and the hunt's on for a hot two-wheeler. 324 00:16:57,880 --> 00:17:00,839 What is interesting, right, 325 00:17:00,840 --> 00:17:03,239 if you got to the... 326 00:17:03,240 --> 00:17:05,119 if you carry on walking past that fence 327 00:17:05,120 --> 00:17:06,799 on your right-hand side... 328 00:17:06,800 --> 00:17:08,599 'Yeah.' 329 00:17:08,600 --> 00:17:10,839 ...you've got a walkway. 330 00:17:10,840 --> 00:17:13,000 Other units follow Chris's lead. 331 00:17:15,440 --> 00:17:17,959 You've then got another house 332 00:17:17,960 --> 00:17:22,000 where there's something thermal showing in that garden. 333 00:17:23,360 --> 00:17:25,279 Underneath, like, the swimming pool 334 00:17:25,280 --> 00:17:27,919 that's in the bottom corner of that fence. 335 00:17:27,920 --> 00:17:30,119 It's actually more of a paddling pool. 336 00:17:30,120 --> 00:17:32,879 And unless the nippers like their water hot, 337 00:17:32,880 --> 00:17:35,359 something about it doesn't add up. 338 00:17:35,360 --> 00:17:37,039 You've got a collapsed swimming pool 339 00:17:37,040 --> 00:17:38,919 with an inflatable doughnut thing on the top, 340 00:17:38,920 --> 00:17:40,679 and there's a heat source coming from that. 341 00:17:40,680 --> 00:17:42,959 Led from above... 342 00:17:42,960 --> 00:17:46,760 Where the fence meets that brick wall to your right-hand side now. 343 00:17:48,160 --> 00:17:51,800 ...officers locate the fence with the discarded pool behind it. 344 00:17:53,680 --> 00:17:54,999 Thank you. Thank you, mate. 345 00:17:55,000 --> 00:17:56,159 And they're in. 346 00:17:56,160 --> 00:17:58,320 You've had a rough day? I've been at work. 347 00:18:00,160 --> 00:18:02,639 Right over it, yes, yes. Where you are. 348 00:18:02,640 --> 00:18:06,759 There's the pool. There's the doughnut. 349 00:18:06,760 --> 00:18:08,800 There's a heat source coming from underneath that. 350 00:18:10,280 --> 00:18:11,800 There's the stolen bike. 351 00:18:13,600 --> 00:18:15,440 Bingo, we have one motorbike. 352 00:18:16,560 --> 00:18:18,439 Result. 353 00:18:18,440 --> 00:18:21,399 And after a thorough search of the house, 354 00:18:21,400 --> 00:18:24,479 something else suspect is discovered under the bed. 355 00:18:24,480 --> 00:18:26,599 Who is it? You're under arrest, mate, 356 00:18:26,600 --> 00:18:28,679 on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle. 357 00:18:28,680 --> 00:18:33,319 Another doughnut, or a likely suspect, to be more precise. 358 00:18:33,320 --> 00:18:37,199 OFFICER READS RIGHTS 359 00:18:37,200 --> 00:18:38,680 I understand. 360 00:18:41,720 --> 00:18:45,280 Sandra bounces Mr Mattress into the cop car... 361 00:18:46,560 --> 00:18:47,839 In you get. 362 00:18:47,840 --> 00:18:49,559 ...with no thanks for her trouble. 363 00:18:49,560 --> 00:18:51,599 I'll do it myself. God sake, man. 364 00:18:51,600 --> 00:18:53,239 You mean, "Can I do it myself, please?" 365 00:18:53,240 --> 00:18:54,600 I mean, I WILL do it myself. 366 00:18:56,160 --> 00:18:57,560 You're welcome 367 00:18:58,880 --> 00:19:02,279 Meanwhile, Chris has the stolen bike, 368 00:19:02,280 --> 00:19:05,080 all ready to return to its owner. 369 00:19:07,880 --> 00:19:09,320 And... 370 00:19:11,240 --> 00:19:13,360 ...it might not be travelling alone... 371 00:19:14,760 --> 00:19:17,199 ...because firearms cops have had a nose around 372 00:19:17,200 --> 00:19:20,119 in nearby lockups and discovered... Ah! 373 00:19:20,120 --> 00:19:22,879 ...a second stolen motorbike. 374 00:19:22,880 --> 00:19:25,200 You got it? Yep, I've got it. 375 00:19:27,120 --> 00:19:30,719 The lad nicked at the house was arrested for theft of motor vehicle, 376 00:19:30,720 --> 00:19:32,679 but it couldn't be proven he had stolen the bike, 377 00:19:32,680 --> 00:19:35,119 so he was let go without charge. 378 00:19:35,120 --> 00:19:37,719 The bike was returned to their grateful owner, 379 00:19:37,720 --> 00:19:39,479 so it was still a good day for technology 380 00:19:39,480 --> 00:19:42,400 and a great day for Chris, who's living his best life. 381 00:19:47,320 --> 00:19:50,119 You want to go round nabbing people that have been out nicking cars, 382 00:19:50,120 --> 00:19:52,919 nicking bikes, and getting people their property back, 383 00:19:52,920 --> 00:19:54,559 which is exactly what we've done today. 384 00:19:54,560 --> 00:19:56,559 Perfect end result. 385 00:19:56,560 --> 00:19:58,079 Contact, contact, contact. 386 00:19:58,080 --> 00:19:59,239 Coming up... 387 00:19:59,240 --> 00:20:02,639 Tom, if you're there, go front, we'll go rear. 388 00:20:02,640 --> 00:20:05,599 A tidy TPAC of a cloned car. 389 00:20:05,600 --> 00:20:06,759 Vehicle stopped. 390 00:20:06,760 --> 00:20:09,239 A messy end for a rear wheel. 391 00:20:09,240 --> 00:20:10,799 They've carried on for a good mile. 392 00:20:10,800 --> 00:20:13,719 You can see the sparks coming off the rims. 393 00:20:13,720 --> 00:20:15,359 And... He's still undecisive 394 00:20:15,360 --> 00:20:17,479 as to whether he's gonna give his fingerprints to us. 395 00:20:17,480 --> 00:20:19,279 ...pointing out the rules... 396 00:20:19,280 --> 00:20:22,199 Everyone that comes into custody, mate, has their fingerprints taken. 397 00:20:22,200 --> 00:20:23,599 It's not an option. 398 00:20:23,600 --> 00:20:25,799 ...to an international man of mystery. 399 00:20:25,800 --> 00:20:27,480 I reckon he's a spy. 400 00:20:41,360 --> 00:20:43,519 They're out, they're out, they're out, they're out. 401 00:20:43,520 --> 00:20:46,599 Cargo crime is a growing problem in the UK... 402 00:20:46,600 --> 00:20:49,319 Police officer with a Taser, show me your hands now. 403 00:20:49,320 --> 00:20:51,319 Show me your hands now! Show your hands now! 404 00:20:51,320 --> 00:20:56,199 ...with well over £100 million worth of goods stolen in 2024 alone. 405 00:20:56,200 --> 00:20:57,679 GROANS 406 00:20:57,680 --> 00:20:59,679 It's a seven-and-a-half tonner. 407 00:20:59,680 --> 00:21:04,039 Organised gangs use spotter cars to target stationary lorries, 408 00:21:04,040 --> 00:21:07,279 then slash the sides and haul off the booty inside. 409 00:21:07,280 --> 00:21:10,560 It's high value, so there'll be probably tens of thousands or so. 410 00:21:12,480 --> 00:21:16,839 Their vehicle of choice would be a Luton box van maybe, 411 00:21:16,840 --> 00:21:19,839 or a Mercedes Sprinter, something that's large enough 412 00:21:19,840 --> 00:21:22,839 to fit a good quantity of stolen goods in, 413 00:21:22,840 --> 00:21:25,439 but not too big and heavy 414 00:21:25,440 --> 00:21:28,559 that they're not gonna be able to travel fast in, 415 00:21:28,560 --> 00:21:32,520 to make their getaway if they're trying to evade police in a pursuit. 416 00:21:38,040 --> 00:21:41,239 It's no night for a pursuit tonight, 417 00:21:41,240 --> 00:21:44,319 with thick fog on the 43. 418 00:21:44,320 --> 00:21:48,039 We were asked to call up earlier if a couple of vehicles linked 419 00:21:48,040 --> 00:21:49,719 to what Barrack hit up in our county. 420 00:21:49,720 --> 00:21:55,159 Matt and Bertie are responding to a potential Op Barrack incident. 421 00:21:55,160 --> 00:21:59,360 Barrack is a cross-county initiative to tackle thefts from HGVs. 422 00:22:00,600 --> 00:22:01,919 Just for your information, 423 00:22:01,920 --> 00:22:06,359 both vehicles are in convoy as we speak, heading up the A43. 424 00:22:06,360 --> 00:22:08,759 Leicestershire cops are tracking a truck 425 00:22:08,760 --> 00:22:11,599 that they suspect has been used in cargo theft 426 00:22:11,600 --> 00:22:13,639 and a suspected spotter vehicle 427 00:22:13,640 --> 00:22:17,399 that may have been used to help find goods to steal. 428 00:22:17,400 --> 00:22:20,359 Those two vehicles are heading towards our area, 429 00:22:20,360 --> 00:22:23,679 so we're probably gonna head over 430 00:22:23,680 --> 00:22:26,319 and try and provide Leicestershire a bit of assistance 431 00:22:26,320 --> 00:22:28,039 in getting these vehicles stopped. 432 00:22:28,040 --> 00:22:31,119 It's not clear if there's been a theft tonight, 433 00:22:31,120 --> 00:22:35,559 but there are signs that the truck isn't entirely legit. 434 00:22:35,560 --> 00:22:36,839 It's a Luton van, 435 00:22:36,840 --> 00:22:40,919 but the plates it's displaying are from a flatbed tipper truck, 436 00:22:40,920 --> 00:22:43,799 so it's gonna be a cloned van, 437 00:22:43,800 --> 00:22:45,679 which is more than likely gonna be stolen. 438 00:22:45,680 --> 00:22:48,719 The Luton's currently still in Leicestershire, 439 00:22:48,720 --> 00:22:53,039 but the neighbours need a little Northants muscle to help stop it. 440 00:22:53,040 --> 00:22:54,439 We're double crew, TPAC car 441 00:22:54,440 --> 00:22:57,360 that might be able to assist and give you a third car for tactics. 442 00:22:58,720 --> 00:23:02,199 Bertie's a master at the wheel - an advanced TPAC driver 443 00:23:02,200 --> 00:23:05,440 who teaches other pursuit cops the tricks of the trade. 444 00:23:10,560 --> 00:23:13,840 Even so, he can't go flat out in this pea-souper... 445 00:23:15,080 --> 00:23:19,159 ...and the boys take longer to reach the junction than they'd like. 446 00:23:19,160 --> 00:23:22,879 Yeah, we're at 15 alpha, mate, just waiting for it to come through. 447 00:23:22,880 --> 00:23:25,559 Conditions aren't ideal for truck spotting either. 448 00:23:25,560 --> 00:23:26,919 We ain't going to see. 449 00:23:26,920 --> 00:23:29,159 Do you want me to get out on foot? 450 00:23:29,160 --> 00:23:31,279 Yeah, go on, then. 451 00:23:31,280 --> 00:23:34,039 I'm just gonna go stand up there, in the bushes. 452 00:23:34,040 --> 00:23:36,280 Matt takes up spotter duties. 453 00:23:41,200 --> 00:23:44,279 'Looking for a lorry.' 454 00:23:44,280 --> 00:23:46,799 But there's no sign of their target. 455 00:23:46,800 --> 00:23:49,080 I would've expected it to be here by now. 456 00:23:50,320 --> 00:23:53,320 'It's just hit M1 north, 16, 17.' 457 00:23:55,680 --> 00:23:59,760 Word comes in - the truck's already a couple of junctions ahead. 458 00:24:01,040 --> 00:24:02,839 NL have got a crew at junction 18. 459 00:24:02,840 --> 00:24:06,160 It's catch-up time - in the fog. 460 00:24:09,880 --> 00:24:13,199 Unfortunately, this vehicle has made it through 15A before us. 461 00:24:13,200 --> 00:24:16,079 It's just hit the 16, 17 camera northbound. 462 00:24:16,080 --> 00:24:20,559 We're pushing ahead. We'll try and catch up with it. 463 00:24:20,560 --> 00:24:22,759 Assuming they CAN catch up with it, 464 00:24:22,760 --> 00:24:27,160 the next question is how to stop a truck weighing north of 13 tonnes? 465 00:24:28,880 --> 00:24:31,080 If it is a 13-and-a-half tonner, are we gonna TPAC it? 466 00:24:32,720 --> 00:24:35,279 Gonna wanna sting it, ain't we? 467 00:24:35,280 --> 00:24:39,119 A tactical box on a Luton van is a heavyweight task, 468 00:24:39,120 --> 00:24:42,119 which would be a lot easier if they deflate its tyres 469 00:24:42,120 --> 00:24:43,999 with a stinger first, 470 00:24:44,000 --> 00:24:46,519 and a whole lot easier in clear weather. 471 00:24:46,520 --> 00:24:49,119 We'll catch it. We've just got to be able to see it. 472 00:24:49,120 --> 00:24:50,959 Bertie's caught up the miles... 473 00:24:50,960 --> 00:24:53,239 Right, anywhere now, I would say. Yeah. 474 00:24:53,240 --> 00:24:54,919 ...but they can't catch a break. 475 00:24:54,920 --> 00:24:57,239 I thought we would've caught it by now, I've got to say. 476 00:24:57,240 --> 00:24:58,279 Yeah, where is it? 477 00:24:58,280 --> 00:25:00,279 And to add to the fog and missing target... 478 00:25:00,280 --> 00:25:02,839 Got 64 miles of diesel. 479 00:25:02,840 --> 00:25:06,320 ...they're now against the clock, burning through fuel fast. 480 00:25:07,680 --> 00:25:09,399 That's it, innit? That's it, yeah. 481 00:25:09,400 --> 00:25:12,960 Romeo-Papa-one-four, contact, contact with subject vehicle. 482 00:25:14,200 --> 00:25:16,559 It's 13-and-a-half tonner, isn't it? 483 00:25:16,560 --> 00:25:20,759 An unmarked Leicestershire unit is right behind the target. 484 00:25:20,760 --> 00:25:24,239 We'll let the unmarked car take pursuit commander role, 485 00:25:24,240 --> 00:25:25,479 and we'll slot in behind. 486 00:25:25,480 --> 00:25:28,399 They'll looking at putting the car ahead to try and sting it. 487 00:25:28,400 --> 00:25:30,079 Get your foot down, love. 488 00:25:30,080 --> 00:25:33,759 Bang on cue, a marked car overtakes the entire convoy, 489 00:25:33,760 --> 00:25:35,919 racing to set up a stinger ahead. 490 00:25:35,920 --> 00:25:38,360 A plan not without its dangers. 491 00:25:39,480 --> 00:25:42,199 The concern is, when we sting it, 492 00:25:42,200 --> 00:25:45,079 history suggests that they may well just pull over, 493 00:25:45,080 --> 00:25:46,919 jump out and leg it. 494 00:25:46,920 --> 00:25:50,239 Clearly, what we don't want is people running across the motorway. 495 00:25:50,240 --> 00:25:53,039 It's definitely not the night for that kind of caper. 496 00:25:53,040 --> 00:25:57,119 The fog's obviously presenting a bit of concern, just around visibility. 497 00:25:57,120 --> 00:25:59,560 Spikes are primed at the next junction... 498 00:26:03,360 --> 00:26:05,039 ...which is coming up fast. 499 00:26:05,040 --> 00:26:07,000 ENGINE REVS 500 00:26:13,240 --> 00:26:16,080 The lorry's almost reached the stinger team ahead. 501 00:26:17,440 --> 00:26:19,880 Everything hinges on their skill and timing. 502 00:26:21,920 --> 00:26:23,239 Good lad. 503 00:26:23,240 --> 00:26:24,679 Give that man a prize. 504 00:26:24,680 --> 00:26:28,879 'Vehicle has been stung. Currently in lane one of three. 505 00:26:28,880 --> 00:26:31,159 'Speed six-five.' 506 00:26:31,160 --> 00:26:34,599 The stung truck limps to the end of the carriageway. 507 00:26:34,600 --> 00:26:37,199 'Still not stopping, still not stopping. 508 00:26:37,200 --> 00:26:39,800 'IC1 male. He's got glasses... 509 00:26:41,240 --> 00:26:43,279 '..and a baseball cap, he's the driver.' 510 00:26:43,280 --> 00:26:44,720 Game over. 511 00:26:46,320 --> 00:26:50,240 Get out the car! Out the car! Out the car! 512 00:26:51,680 --> 00:26:53,519 Put your hands behind your back. Do it now! 513 00:26:53,520 --> 00:26:57,119 The driver is detained, the passenger lit up by a Taser dot. 514 00:26:57,120 --> 00:26:59,120 SIRENS WAIL 515 00:27:01,480 --> 00:27:04,199 And it isn't long before both are in cuffs. 516 00:27:04,200 --> 00:27:08,480 Hands behind your back. Keep them behind your back. 517 00:27:13,480 --> 00:27:15,840 How many times have we heard that, and it's never happened? 518 00:27:17,840 --> 00:27:20,680 Hence the slowly deflating stinger spikes. 519 00:27:22,000 --> 00:27:23,719 Actually, they do. 520 00:27:23,720 --> 00:27:26,079 He ran a little while, though, didn't it? 521 00:27:26,080 --> 00:27:27,999 He carried on for a good mile 522 00:27:28,000 --> 00:27:30,479 cos you could see the sparks coming off the rims. 523 00:27:30,480 --> 00:27:33,039 So, no, it went well. 524 00:27:33,040 --> 00:27:34,519 Not for the driver, it didn't. 525 00:27:34,520 --> 00:27:36,839 You're proper squeezing me bones. I'm not squeezing you. 526 00:27:36,840 --> 00:27:38,159 You are. I'm holding on to you. 527 00:27:38,160 --> 00:27:41,800 Well, stop moving around, then. I'm not moving, I'm not moving. 528 00:27:42,960 --> 00:27:44,759 I'm not squeezing anything, my friend. 529 00:27:44,760 --> 00:27:47,119 What's your name? Not you. The cuffs. 530 00:27:47,120 --> 00:27:48,919 Stop moving around, then. What's your name? 531 00:27:48,920 --> 00:27:50,039 Mickey. Ricky? 532 00:27:50,040 --> 00:27:52,079 I think he said "Mickey". 533 00:27:52,080 --> 00:27:54,279 What's your surname, Ricky? Mouse. 534 00:27:54,280 --> 00:27:56,559 Pouse or Mouse? Mouse. 535 00:27:56,560 --> 00:27:59,439 Mickey Mouse's wind-up is falling on deaf ears 536 00:27:59,440 --> 00:28:01,519 in such a noisy environment. 537 00:28:01,520 --> 00:28:02,999 Come on, get in the car. 538 00:28:03,000 --> 00:28:06,519 And once he's stowed in a nice quiet cop car... 539 00:28:06,520 --> 00:28:07,880 Bertie checks out his load. 540 00:28:11,000 --> 00:28:15,440 It is full, back to front... with these. 541 00:28:16,800 --> 00:28:18,559 Want a clothes dryer? 542 00:28:18,560 --> 00:28:19,920 I'm good, thanks. 543 00:28:21,280 --> 00:28:23,999 Do you want a clothes dryer for family and friends? 544 00:28:24,000 --> 00:28:26,399 It's not exactly the Hatton Garden Job, 545 00:28:26,400 --> 00:28:29,040 but somebody really cleaned up on clothes dryers. 546 00:28:30,360 --> 00:28:34,920 Good result all round, really. No-one is hurt. And we win today. 547 00:28:37,440 --> 00:28:40,439 No action was taken against the driver or the passenger 548 00:28:40,440 --> 00:28:41,759 for suspected theft offences. 549 00:28:41,760 --> 00:28:44,159 However, Mickey Mouse was found guilty 550 00:28:44,160 --> 00:28:46,839 of driving without insurance and a valid MOT 551 00:28:46,840 --> 00:28:51,839 and received six points and a £660 fine. 552 00:28:51,840 --> 00:28:53,919 Has he not... He's not stung anything yet? 553 00:28:53,920 --> 00:28:55,799 And to top it off, a Leicestershire unit 554 00:28:55,800 --> 00:28:57,599 got his first successful sting... 555 00:28:57,600 --> 00:29:00,639 Yeah, four and four said it would be nice. 556 00:29:00,640 --> 00:29:04,559 ...which earns a hedgehog badge from the neighbours. 557 00:29:04,560 --> 00:29:06,799 Who stung it, you? Yeah. 558 00:29:06,800 --> 00:29:09,720 Treat yourself. Good work. 559 00:29:18,120 --> 00:29:20,519 I'm just gonna tell him my real name. 560 00:29:20,520 --> 00:29:23,159 When Shakespeare asked "what's in a name?", 561 00:29:23,160 --> 00:29:25,199 he didn't think they mattered. 562 00:29:25,200 --> 00:29:27,279 I give BLEEP name, but my name's Mackayla. 563 00:29:27,280 --> 00:29:30,839 He'd obviously never worked roads police. 564 00:29:30,840 --> 00:29:33,399 You can go to the station and go on a fingerprint scanner, then. 565 00:29:33,400 --> 00:29:36,279 Running a name through the cops' databases 566 00:29:36,280 --> 00:29:39,079 reveals all they need to know about a suspect. 567 00:29:39,080 --> 00:29:40,639 What was your name? I'm Steve. 568 00:29:40,640 --> 00:29:44,319 Which may explain why so many suspects 569 00:29:44,320 --> 00:29:46,720 try to keep their names under wraps. 570 00:29:49,000 --> 00:29:50,600 I thought you said your name was Steve? 571 00:29:55,560 --> 00:29:57,399 'Yeah, it looks like it's come down 572 00:29:57,400 --> 00:30:00,039 'from Peterborough at five o'clock. 573 00:30:00,040 --> 00:30:01,759 'Oundle south, Thrapston south, A14...' 574 00:30:01,760 --> 00:30:04,799 It's gonna try and get back this way, anyway, isn't it? 575 00:30:04,800 --> 00:30:08,679 Max and Jingle are looking to intercept an iffy Ford Focus. 576 00:30:08,680 --> 00:30:13,999 There's a vehicle just come onto us on the A14, further up, 577 00:30:14,000 --> 00:30:16,400 which is a confirmed clone. 578 00:30:17,640 --> 00:30:21,319 The legit vehicle, true vehicle, is in Hertfordshire, 579 00:30:21,320 --> 00:30:24,320 and it was pinging around the same time as it is on us. 580 00:30:26,000 --> 00:30:29,399 The registrations pinged cameras in two counties at once, 581 00:30:29,400 --> 00:30:32,359 and, having decided which car they think is a clone, 582 00:30:32,360 --> 00:30:35,719 the cops face a problem with which we're all familiar. 583 00:30:35,720 --> 00:30:38,999 The problem being is the A14 from junction one 584 00:30:39,000 --> 00:30:41,119 to junction two is shut. 585 00:30:41,120 --> 00:30:43,199 Road works. 586 00:30:43,200 --> 00:30:45,559 So it depends on whether it follows the diversion 587 00:30:45,560 --> 00:30:47,719 and gets back on the A14, 588 00:30:47,720 --> 00:30:51,800 or whether it disappears out into the villages. 589 00:30:53,000 --> 00:30:56,799 They're gambling that the clone rejoins the 14 at junction seven. 590 00:30:56,800 --> 00:30:59,919 We are just coming up to seven now, mate. 591 00:30:59,920 --> 00:31:03,519 We're gonna go... might go and sit at the hospital 592 00:31:03,520 --> 00:31:08,559 so if it does rejoin, we can hopefully be behind it. 593 00:31:08,560 --> 00:31:12,719 At which point, there'll be no surprise stop. 594 00:31:12,720 --> 00:31:16,159 I don't think any of us are in unmarked cars tonight, so... 595 00:31:16,160 --> 00:31:19,319 we're gonna be sighted the moment he sees us, so... 596 00:31:19,320 --> 00:31:21,599 Rocking up in all their luminous finery, 597 00:31:21,600 --> 00:31:23,919 the boys begin the waiting game. 598 00:31:23,920 --> 00:31:27,280 What car is it? It's only a silver Ford Focus. 599 00:31:28,920 --> 00:31:30,639 And they're not the only ones. 600 00:31:30,640 --> 00:31:32,279 I'm hoping they come across it. 601 00:31:32,280 --> 00:31:34,360 Dog man Brad is at the next junction... 602 00:31:35,880 --> 00:31:37,799 ...and Tom's coming in fast. 603 00:31:37,800 --> 00:31:39,000 Where are you now, Jingle? 604 00:31:41,200 --> 00:31:43,720 But when it comes to spotting the rogue Focus... 605 00:31:44,960 --> 00:31:46,959 Is it there? 606 00:31:46,960 --> 00:31:48,079 Yeah, standby. 607 00:31:48,080 --> 00:31:49,919 ...it's Max and Jingle all the way. 608 00:31:49,920 --> 00:31:52,439 Contact, contact, contact. 609 00:31:52,440 --> 00:31:55,080 Vehicle is lane one, A14. 610 00:31:56,320 --> 00:31:59,679 Speed six-zero. 611 00:31:59,680 --> 00:32:01,999 I believe it's one occupant. 612 00:32:02,000 --> 00:32:04,359 Vehicle hasn't reacted to our presence. 613 00:32:04,360 --> 00:32:05,879 Unsure if he's aware, 614 00:32:05,880 --> 00:32:08,600 but we are in a marked car in a lit section of the carriageway. 615 00:32:10,480 --> 00:32:13,359 As target and lead car pass Brad's junction, 616 00:32:13,360 --> 00:32:16,040 he hits the gas, and the dog van joins the party. 617 00:32:17,680 --> 00:32:18,839 Delta-one-eight, Jingle, 618 00:32:18,840 --> 00:32:21,599 I'll try and just hang back a little bit here, but... 619 00:32:21,600 --> 00:32:24,239 like you say, it's lit, he's gonna probably know we're both here. 620 00:32:24,240 --> 00:32:27,480 I think, as we discussed, we're all marked, unfortunately. 621 00:32:28,960 --> 00:32:31,519 So, when we get three vehicles behind it, 622 00:32:31,520 --> 00:32:33,200 we'll look to implement a box. 623 00:32:34,400 --> 00:32:36,159 They need a third car in a hurry 624 00:32:36,160 --> 00:32:38,879 cos it looks likely the driver knows he's being followed. 625 00:32:38,880 --> 00:32:40,439 It's a nearside indication. 626 00:32:40,440 --> 00:32:42,880 It's off, off, off. Is anyone with us? 627 00:32:45,280 --> 00:32:48,800 Luckily, TPAC Tom is galloping in on the inside rail. 628 00:32:50,120 --> 00:32:53,199 Flying past Brad's dog van, he keeps his toe down 629 00:32:53,200 --> 00:32:55,880 and heads to Max and Jingle in the lead car. 630 00:32:58,160 --> 00:33:01,439 Tom, if you're there, go front, we'll go rear. 631 00:33:01,440 --> 00:33:03,480 Tom doesn't need asking twice. 632 00:33:04,960 --> 00:33:07,159 With the cloned Focus stopped at lights, 633 00:33:07,160 --> 00:33:10,759 he overtakes and neatly cuts off its escape route. 634 00:33:10,760 --> 00:33:14,159 Jingle and Max slam the back door, and it's job done. 635 00:33:14,160 --> 00:33:16,880 It's looking all good. Vehicle stopped. 636 00:33:20,080 --> 00:33:22,360 Open the door. Turn your engine off. Open the door, mate. 637 00:33:23,800 --> 00:33:26,040 Get outside the car, please. Vehicle secure. 638 00:33:28,600 --> 00:33:30,839 OK, step out of the car, just pass me your mobile phone. 639 00:33:30,840 --> 00:33:32,839 Keep your hands where I can see them, mate. 640 00:33:32,840 --> 00:33:34,439 Where's the key to the car? I've got it. 641 00:33:34,440 --> 00:33:35,639 You've got it? Cool. 642 00:33:35,640 --> 00:33:36,839 Do you want to cuff him? Sure. 643 00:33:36,840 --> 00:33:39,519 While Max breaks out the bracelets... 644 00:33:39,520 --> 00:33:42,439 What's the last five of the VIN meant to be? 645 00:33:42,440 --> 00:33:44,759 ...Jingle checks the car's identification number 646 00:33:44,760 --> 00:33:47,999 against the one supposedly linked to its number plate. 647 00:33:48,000 --> 00:33:52,759 'It's giving me 5229.' 648 00:33:52,760 --> 00:33:54,799 No, it's completely different. 649 00:33:54,800 --> 00:33:59,679 As suspected, this reg belongs to another Ford Focus in Hertfordshire, 650 00:33:59,680 --> 00:34:02,279 meaning this car is a clone. 651 00:34:02,280 --> 00:34:04,399 You say you didn't have any ID on you at all, mate? No. 652 00:34:04,400 --> 00:34:07,119 And its driver is nicked. 653 00:34:07,120 --> 00:34:08,640 You haven't got a licence? OK. 654 00:34:09,800 --> 00:34:12,239 I appreciate you being honest with me. 655 00:34:12,240 --> 00:34:14,239 Hold that thought, Max. 656 00:34:14,240 --> 00:34:15,839 What's your name? 657 00:34:15,840 --> 00:34:18,599 C-O-N-O-R. Yep. 658 00:34:18,600 --> 00:34:22,519 Surname? F-I-E-L-D-I-N-G. 659 00:34:22,520 --> 00:34:23,959 Fielding, yeah? 660 00:34:23,960 --> 00:34:25,879 And you said you've never been arrested? 661 00:34:25,880 --> 00:34:27,759 There's a first time for everything. 662 00:34:27,760 --> 00:34:30,039 I'll be honest, mate, when we stopped you, 663 00:34:30,040 --> 00:34:32,080 and I opened the door, I got a whiff of cannabis. 664 00:34:35,800 --> 00:34:37,159 OK. 665 00:34:37,160 --> 00:34:39,679 Because, obviously, I can smell it, and you've been driving, 666 00:34:39,680 --> 00:34:42,679 I'm gonna require you to provide a specimen of saliva, OK, 667 00:34:42,680 --> 00:34:44,559 to make sure that you haven't taken any. 668 00:34:44,560 --> 00:34:48,319 I haven't had nothing. Have you had any cannabis recently? 669 00:34:48,320 --> 00:34:50,399 Do you smoke cannabis at all? OK. 670 00:34:50,400 --> 00:34:52,240 Stick your tongue out for me as far as you can. 671 00:34:53,520 --> 00:34:56,639 Lovely, thank you. I'll be back in a few moments. 672 00:34:56,640 --> 00:34:59,519 He's said that he doesn't take any drugs, 673 00:34:59,520 --> 00:35:02,559 he's never taken drugs before, however, I think his pupils 674 00:35:02,560 --> 00:35:05,279 and, certainly, his demeanour would probably suggest otherwise. 675 00:35:05,280 --> 00:35:07,119 He seems extremely nervous about something. 676 00:35:07,120 --> 00:35:09,399 Maybe it's just driving offences, I don't know, 677 00:35:09,400 --> 00:35:12,279 but we've taken a drug wipe. 678 00:35:12,280 --> 00:35:14,280 All we can do is wait and see what it says. 679 00:35:16,120 --> 00:35:17,400 It says, "Oh dear." 680 00:35:19,080 --> 00:35:21,679 OK, Conor, at this moment in time, you're under arrest 681 00:35:21,680 --> 00:35:23,639 on suspicion of driving a motor vehicle 682 00:35:23,640 --> 00:35:25,959 whilst over the prescribed limit of cannabis, OK? 683 00:35:25,960 --> 00:35:29,159 Why, what's the test come...? You've tested positive. 684 00:35:29,160 --> 00:35:31,119 That's why we need to take you to a police station 685 00:35:31,120 --> 00:35:32,279 and get some bloods from you 686 00:35:32,280 --> 00:35:34,359 to work out exactly how much you have in your system. 687 00:35:34,360 --> 00:35:36,879 One thing that definitely isn't in the system... 688 00:35:36,880 --> 00:35:40,039 Surname of Fielding, first name of Conor. 689 00:35:40,040 --> 00:35:43,959 ...is a Conor Fielding with a date of birth and address he's provided. 690 00:35:43,960 --> 00:35:46,599 I can't find him PNC, Niche or DL. 691 00:35:46,600 --> 00:35:49,319 It seems their driver doesn't exist. 692 00:35:49,320 --> 00:35:50,879 Conor, no, there's no trace. 693 00:35:50,880 --> 00:35:53,319 And the cops are increasingly convinced... 694 00:35:53,320 --> 00:35:55,000 What road should that be? 695 00:35:56,320 --> 00:35:59,159 ...that he's giving them the runaround. 696 00:35:59,160 --> 00:36:00,560 Give us your address, then. 697 00:36:02,200 --> 00:36:04,839 There's one sure way to confirm who he is. 698 00:36:04,840 --> 00:36:06,919 Can you have a look for a fingerprint reader? 699 00:36:06,920 --> 00:36:08,479 We need to confirm your identity. 700 00:36:08,480 --> 00:36:10,639 But Conor's having none of it. 701 00:36:10,640 --> 00:36:14,839 We asked him to give us his finger to put it on our fingerprint device, 702 00:36:14,840 --> 00:36:16,519 which he's refused to do. 703 00:36:16,520 --> 00:36:18,439 Unfortunately for him, 704 00:36:18,440 --> 00:36:22,359 he's supplied a positive saliva sample for cannabis, 705 00:36:22,360 --> 00:36:24,080 so he's gonna be coming to custody anyway. 706 00:36:25,520 --> 00:36:27,159 Back at the station... 707 00:36:27,160 --> 00:36:30,599 Didn't want to participate in the fingerprint. 708 00:36:30,600 --> 00:36:34,399 ...the driver gets a crash course on the police's rights in custody. 709 00:36:34,400 --> 00:36:35,719 You haven't got an option, mate, 710 00:36:35,720 --> 00:36:37,999 cos you've been arrested, so that's part of the process. 711 00:36:38,000 --> 00:36:41,079 Including the right to take his fingerprints, 712 00:36:41,080 --> 00:36:42,839 whether he likes it or not. 713 00:36:42,840 --> 00:36:44,759 Everyone that comes into custody, mate, 714 00:36:44,760 --> 00:36:46,519 has their fingerprints and photos taken, 715 00:36:46,520 --> 00:36:47,719 and DNA taken, all right? 716 00:36:47,720 --> 00:36:49,239 It's not an option. 717 00:36:49,240 --> 00:36:51,039 He's still un-decisive as to whether 718 00:36:51,040 --> 00:36:52,919 he's gonna give his fingerprints to us or not. 719 00:36:52,920 --> 00:36:54,960 Unfortunately, he doesn't really have a choice. 720 00:36:56,920 --> 00:36:59,479 It's been a long old process, but, at last, 721 00:36:59,480 --> 00:37:03,280 the artist formally known as Conor gives up his real name. 722 00:37:04,720 --> 00:37:06,400 BLEEP first name or BLEEP surname? 723 00:37:08,400 --> 00:37:10,360 Why didn't you just tell us it in the first place? 724 00:37:13,040 --> 00:37:15,399 Well, it's only wasting your time. I'm still getting paid. 725 00:37:15,400 --> 00:37:19,119 Quite like the name Conor Fielding. It's quite a good alias, innit? 726 00:37:19,120 --> 00:37:20,799 I reckon he's a spy. Is that what it is? 727 00:37:20,800 --> 00:37:23,239 Is that why you're trying to hide your face? 728 00:37:23,240 --> 00:37:26,480 Too many people chasing after you, being a spy. 729 00:37:29,480 --> 00:37:31,919 Double Oh, Dear had his day in court, 730 00:37:31,920 --> 00:37:34,479 where he was disqualified for a year and a half 731 00:37:34,480 --> 00:37:37,279 and ordered to pay over £1,800 732 00:37:37,280 --> 00:37:39,919 for driving without a licence or insurance 733 00:37:39,920 --> 00:37:42,560 and driving under the influence of drugs. 734 00:37:44,480 --> 00:37:46,319 He did have one small break, though, 735 00:37:46,320 --> 00:37:48,840 because it was such a busy night at the nick. 736 00:37:52,120 --> 00:37:54,159 Had custody not been as busy, 737 00:37:54,160 --> 00:37:56,239 then he probably would've been charged 738 00:37:56,240 --> 00:37:58,279 with obstructing police as well. 739 00:37:58,280 --> 00:38:01,280 Either or, we've got paid, and it's a good job, so I'm happy. 740 00:38:03,960 --> 00:38:07,599 We've got a vehicle travelling the wrong way on the A14 at speed. 741 00:38:07,600 --> 00:38:11,399 Coming up, Harrison goes head-to-head... 742 00:38:11,400 --> 00:38:13,159 One-four, I've gone head on with it. 743 00:38:13,160 --> 00:38:14,519 ...with a wrong-way kid. 744 00:38:14,520 --> 00:38:16,799 You've been driving the wrong way on a dual carriageway. 745 00:38:16,800 --> 00:38:17,960 Yes, I know that. Yeah. 746 00:38:30,040 --> 00:38:31,239 'Police emergency?' 747 00:38:31,240 --> 00:38:35,359 'Hi, love, you've got a big emergency on your hands.' 748 00:38:35,360 --> 00:38:36,919 It's Saturday evening, 749 00:38:36,920 --> 00:38:39,199 and there are worrying calls coming in from drivers 750 00:38:39,200 --> 00:38:41,079 on a busy dual carriageway. 751 00:38:41,080 --> 00:38:45,039 'You've got a white vehicle driving the wrong way down the carriageway.' 752 00:38:45,040 --> 00:38:49,959 A Ford Focus is wreaking high-speed havoc on the eastbound A14. 753 00:38:49,960 --> 00:38:52,319 'There's a car driving towards oncoming traffic.' 754 00:38:52,320 --> 00:38:53,599 'Oh, my God.' 755 00:38:53,600 --> 00:38:56,639 And it's fair to say, it's not gone unnoticed. 756 00:38:56,640 --> 00:38:58,679 'There's a car driving down the carriageway...' 757 00:38:58,680 --> 00:38:59,999 '..going the wrong direction.' 758 00:39:00,000 --> 00:39:02,439 'Guy driving down the wrong side on the A14.' 759 00:39:02,440 --> 00:39:04,399 'There's gonna be a massive pile-up.' 760 00:39:04,400 --> 00:39:05,720 'Oh, Jesus.' 761 00:39:08,520 --> 00:39:11,680 Not far from the latest sighting - interceptor Harrison Beverley. 762 00:39:13,840 --> 00:39:15,999 'Bev, I don't know where you are, 763 00:39:16,000 --> 00:39:17,839 'but if you want to spin round, and come... 764 00:39:17,840 --> 00:39:19,319 'Continue east.' 765 00:39:19,320 --> 00:39:21,079 I've committed, mate, unfortunately. 766 00:39:21,080 --> 00:39:23,919 I'll come off at 11, and I'll go back down. 767 00:39:23,920 --> 00:39:27,519 'Someone's just called to say it's going past the Kettering junction 768 00:39:27,520 --> 00:39:28,959 'near the hospital.' 769 00:39:28,960 --> 00:39:32,959 We've got a vehicle travelling the wrong way on the A14 at speed. 770 00:39:32,960 --> 00:39:36,039 With no plan to turn into oncoming traffic himself, 771 00:39:36,040 --> 00:39:39,880 the interceptor crosses to the westbound and drops a size nine. 772 00:39:41,280 --> 00:39:43,319 Yeah, I spun at 11. 773 00:39:43,320 --> 00:39:45,479 I'm back on the... I'm going west now, 774 00:39:45,480 --> 00:39:48,279 so hopefully, I'll see it on the other side of the carriageway 775 00:39:48,280 --> 00:39:49,439 if I catch up to it. 776 00:39:49,440 --> 00:39:53,399 Harrison's pet peeve is drivers who use the wrong lane. 777 00:39:53,400 --> 00:39:56,719 Drivers who use the wrong carriageway are on another level. 778 00:39:56,720 --> 00:39:57,999 'Junction nine.' 779 00:39:58,000 --> 00:40:01,639 Copy, I've just gone underneath junction nine at the minute. 780 00:40:01,640 --> 00:40:04,799 The A14 is one of the busiest roads in the county, 781 00:40:04,800 --> 00:40:07,719 and cops are desperate to get close enough to the target 782 00:40:07,720 --> 00:40:09,599 to appraise the situation. 783 00:40:09,600 --> 00:40:12,559 It is travelling on that side of the carriageway. 784 00:40:12,560 --> 00:40:14,559 'Sorry, I'm just playing catch up.' 785 00:40:14,560 --> 00:40:16,119 After what feels like a lifetime, 786 00:40:16,120 --> 00:40:18,920 a traffic unit gets eyes on the rogue Focus. 787 00:40:23,880 --> 00:40:26,440 What's your location, mate? I'm coming into seven. 788 00:40:31,760 --> 00:40:36,239 Copy, let us know if it comes off or whether it commits on the 14 still. 789 00:40:36,240 --> 00:40:38,759 The car continues to travel against the traffic, 790 00:40:38,760 --> 00:40:40,360 much of which is doing 70. 791 00:40:41,640 --> 00:40:43,399 One-four, can we get onto Highways, please 792 00:40:43,400 --> 00:40:45,560 and sort the speed out, bring it down? 793 00:40:50,160 --> 00:40:53,159 A head-on is a disaster at almost any speed, 794 00:40:53,160 --> 00:40:57,280 but Highways are lowering the limit to prevent a truly high-speed crash. 795 00:40:58,840 --> 00:41:00,399 'Thank you.' 796 00:41:00,400 --> 00:41:02,359 While Harrison ignores all speed limits 797 00:41:02,360 --> 00:41:05,160 in a race to get parallel with the target. 798 00:41:09,160 --> 00:41:10,639 One-four, I'll come off here, mate. 799 00:41:10,640 --> 00:41:12,879 I've got eyes on it as well. It is, erm... 800 00:41:12,880 --> 00:41:14,079 Standby, still wrong way. 801 00:41:14,080 --> 00:41:15,919 It's going into the McDonald's, though. 802 00:41:15,920 --> 00:41:18,679 The Focus has gone the wrong way down the services slip. 803 00:41:18,680 --> 00:41:21,159 INDISTINCT RADIO CHATTER 804 00:41:21,160 --> 00:41:23,879 It's gone under a bridge, and it's heading straight for Harrison, 805 00:41:23,880 --> 00:41:26,720 who may have no choice but to ram it head on. 806 00:41:30,440 --> 00:41:33,320 Mercifully, the rogue Ford has pulled up. 807 00:41:36,000 --> 00:41:37,679 One-four, I've got head on with it. 808 00:41:37,680 --> 00:41:40,039 There's no damage, I've got it stopped at the minute. 809 00:41:40,040 --> 00:41:42,479 Hey, constable, I missed a corner. 810 00:41:42,480 --> 00:41:44,559 There's a nonplussed old boy at the wheel. 811 00:41:44,560 --> 00:41:46,079 Hello, sir, you OK? 812 00:41:46,080 --> 00:41:49,039 Yeah, I'm OK. Yeah. I'm a bit shocked. Yeah. 813 00:41:49,040 --> 00:41:50,239 A bit shocked, OK. 814 00:41:50,240 --> 00:41:52,639 Just confirm the vehicle is stopped. 815 00:41:52,640 --> 00:41:53,919 If you can help me out, please? 816 00:41:53,920 --> 00:41:56,519 It's underneath the bridge at the minute. 817 00:41:56,520 --> 00:41:58,800 Everyone's safe, a chap's driving. 818 00:42:00,080 --> 00:42:02,079 'One-four, that is all copied.' 819 00:42:02,080 --> 00:42:03,679 Hey, so, you all right, sir? 820 00:42:03,680 --> 00:42:05,639 'The vehicle has stopped.' You all right? 821 00:42:05,640 --> 00:42:07,999 You've been driving the wrong way on the dual carriageway. 822 00:42:08,000 --> 00:42:10,079 Yes, I know that. I couldn't turn around. 823 00:42:10,080 --> 00:42:12,879 The traffic was coming too quickly. OK, no worries, sir. 824 00:42:12,880 --> 00:42:15,239 Well, the main thing is you're all good, yeah? Yeah. 825 00:42:15,240 --> 00:42:18,439 Have you got a licence on you, sir? That's your bank card, sir. 826 00:42:18,440 --> 00:42:21,639 Have you got any medical conditions or anything at the minute? No, no. 827 00:42:21,640 --> 00:42:23,519 Nothing? You're fit and well, yeah? Hello. 828 00:42:23,520 --> 00:42:25,679 Hello, mate, you all right? It's in there somewhere. 829 00:42:25,680 --> 00:42:28,079 We've had quite a lot of calls about your driving. 830 00:42:28,080 --> 00:42:31,719 Well, of course, I'm on the wrong side of the road. I mean, I... 831 00:42:31,720 --> 00:42:34,919 Yeah, I think you've been on there a little while, though, haven't you? 832 00:42:34,920 --> 00:42:36,919 Yes. I couldn't cross. OK. 833 00:42:36,920 --> 00:42:40,079 If it'd been slower, I would've crossed over and come back. 834 00:42:40,080 --> 00:42:42,079 OK. I knew what had happened. I... 835 00:42:42,080 --> 00:42:44,879 Can you just...? I come on the slip road. 836 00:42:44,880 --> 00:42:46,079 What...? Where did you...? 837 00:42:46,080 --> 00:42:48,040 Whereabouts did you join at, sir? I was... 838 00:42:49,280 --> 00:42:51,440 I'd not far left, erm... 839 00:42:52,760 --> 00:42:57,200 Oh, damn. I'm a bit lost now. Erm... 840 00:42:59,240 --> 00:43:01,239 You're just at Rothwell at the minute. 841 00:43:01,240 --> 00:43:02,999 We're at Rothwell? Yeah. 842 00:43:03,000 --> 00:43:05,879 Cos I've... I couldn't find a turn to get off. 843 00:43:05,880 --> 00:43:07,999 I'm heading for Kettering. You are now. 844 00:43:08,000 --> 00:43:09,960 Yeah! Where were you going to? 845 00:43:11,200 --> 00:43:13,679 Home, going home to Kettering. You're going home, OK. 846 00:43:13,680 --> 00:43:15,959 We'll facilitate you getting back home somewhere, sir. 847 00:43:15,960 --> 00:43:16,999 If you would. Yeah. 848 00:43:17,000 --> 00:43:19,199 I'm so glad to see you, it was so... 849 00:43:19,200 --> 00:43:22,799 I was... I'm glad you've stopped as well. 850 00:43:22,800 --> 00:43:25,239 Traffic coming, I-I couldn't stop. 851 00:43:25,240 --> 00:43:27,519 It's a miracle no-one was hurt. 852 00:43:27,520 --> 00:43:31,359 The driver appears all in order, not drinking or anything. 853 00:43:31,360 --> 00:43:33,919 He's 90-year-old, and he's very confused, 854 00:43:33,920 --> 00:43:36,639 so we're gonna... response are gonna facilitate him getting home, 855 00:43:36,640 --> 00:43:37,879 and we'll speak to his family. 856 00:43:37,880 --> 00:43:40,119 I'll do a DVLA referral form as well for him. 857 00:43:40,120 --> 00:43:42,679 Harrison will refer the driver to the DVLA 858 00:43:42,680 --> 00:43:45,399 to assess if he's fit to keep his licence. 859 00:43:45,400 --> 00:43:48,879 But given tonight's events, the gent and his family 860 00:43:48,880 --> 00:43:51,519 should probably make that decision themselves. 861 00:43:51,520 --> 00:43:53,239 That could have ended very differently. 862 00:43:53,240 --> 00:43:57,119 I know that. I felt terrible. Yeah. And it... If you... 863 00:43:57,120 --> 00:43:59,319 I don't know how you've managed to enter the wrong way. 864 00:43:59,320 --> 00:44:01,359 And maybe you need to reconsider 865 00:44:01,360 --> 00:44:03,280 whether it's safe to drive at the minute. 866 00:44:05,040 --> 00:44:07,559 The driver who cheated death on the A14 867 00:44:07,560 --> 00:44:09,359 was reported to the DVLA 868 00:44:09,360 --> 00:44:12,199 and is likely to have his licence revoked. 869 00:44:12,200 --> 00:44:13,599 All things considered, 870 00:44:13,600 --> 00:44:16,720 it's very much a case of all's well that ends well. 871 00:44:18,800 --> 00:44:20,320 Could've been nasty, though.