South Wales Police say that officers, who were on patrol on Mynydd Newydd Road in Swansea on Wednesday 22nd November 2023, saw what appeared to be a vehicle being stolen in front of them.
A spokesperson for South Wales Police said: “The vehicle was followed for a short period, and immediately failed to stop as directed, being driven dangerously through roads within Swansea.
“A pursuit took place, where a short time later the vehicle went off road and was abandoned. With the use of a drone and Police helicopter, a male was sighted sitting on the riverbank.
“He was detained, identified and arrested.”
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On 29 April 2024, following his guilty pleas, Craig Cullen, 39 from Swansea was sentenced for dangerous driving and aggravated vehicle taking.
He received a 20-month prison sentence and has been disqualified from driving for 65 months.
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