Witness appeal/ Dash cam footage

Witness appeal/ Dash cam footage

PC’s Alex Boniface and Emma Swindell have been on auto crime and ASB patrols.

On Saturday 12th April 2025 at approximately 10pm, a white Audi A3 was sighted at speed, overtaking cars into Hartshorne. Officers stopped the vehicle which completed a dangerous reverse manoeuvre in order to escape before failing to stop for us.

Officers pursued the vehicle with the vehicle initially crashing but managing to continue with extensive damage on Dunsmore Lane into Swadlincote a high speed. The driver travelled through red lights and the wrong way around roundabouts through Swadlincote.
Driver has been interviewed and will be attending court for the following offences

Failing to stop for police
Dangerous Driving
Fail to stop at scene of a collision
Vehicle in dangerous condition
No MOT

The vehicle has also been seized from the driver

We are keen to hear from any member of the public who was driving around Hartshorne, Midway, Swadlincote and witnessed the incident or has dash cam footage.
Please contact us with reference 25*213005
Officer in Case - PC 14164 Boniface

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