A 22-year-old man, Conrad Tonkinson, was arrested following a dramatic police chase in Nottinghamshire. He attempted to evade capture by jumping from his moving vehicle.

Dramatic Police Pursuit

On Tuesday afternoon, around 1:35 pm, Nottinghamshire Police initiated a pursuit after observing Tonkinson exceeding the speed limit in a 30mph zone. He was driving a blue Nissan Qashqai through the Ollerton and Boughton areas.

Leap From Moving Vehicle

The chase culminated on Bentinck Close, where Tonkinson made a desperate attempt to escape by leaping from the car while it was traveling at approximately 50mph. The vehicle subsequently collided with a fence.

Dashcam Footage Released

Dashcam footage released by the police shows Tonkinson accelerating towards a dead end before ejecting himself from the driver’s seat. He then attempted to continue his escape on foot.

Arrest and Charges

Officers quickly apprehended Tonkinson after a short foot pursuit. He immediately admitted to dangerous driving, driving while disqualified, and driving without insurance.

Sentencing and Police Condemnation

Tonkinson was remanded into custody and is awaiting sentencing at Nottingham Crown Court on May 13th. Detective Sergeant Paul Clark of Nottinghamshire Police strongly condemned Tonkinson’s actions, describing the driving as “extremely poor.”

Sergeant Clark's Statement

Detective Sergeant Paul Clark emphasized the danger Tonkinson posed to other road users, highlighting his reckless acceleration and erratic maneuvers. He noted the alarming decision to abandon the moving vehicle, which then crashed into a wall.

Sergeant Clark also praised the “superior driving skills” and professionalism of the Roads Policing Unit officers involved, stating their swift actions prevented injuries and led to Tonkinson’s apprehension.