Cocaine-fuelled driver in 550hp Bentley Continental tries (and fails) to escape police

A man has been jailed for 18 months after leading police on a drug-fuelled pursuit in his 550-horsepower sports car, which came to an end following a high-speed collision with a police car.
Richard Bowser, of Percy Street, Bishop Auckland, got into his Bentley Continental GT on Sunday, May 23, having consumed a vast quantity of cocaine.
Wanted on suspicion of assault, Bowser was spotted by officers heading towards Tow Law on the A68, where he immediately crossed into the opposite side of the road to overtake traffic and made off from police at speed.
Between Tow Law and Willington, Bowser reached speeds of up to 130mph and was seen to carry out multiple high-risk manoeuvres, darting past traffic and pedestrians at ‘terrifying’ speeds.
One of the pursuing officers later described witnessing a young girl watch in horror as the Bentley careered past her.
Showing no signs of stopping, Bowser was finally slowed down on his way out of Willington when he attempted to take a sharp bend at 90mph, but instead mounted the kerb and collided with a stationary police car that had been waiting ahead of the pursuit at the junction with Oak Avenue.
A police volunteer photographer, who was a passenger in the vehicle, captured the moment that all four of the Bentley’s wheels left the tarmac seconds before impact.
Despite both vehicles suffering massive damage, officers were shocked to see Bowser’s Bentley limp on for another half a mile, still at speeds of up to 90mph and now littering the road with debris, before finally coming to a halt at Low Willington Industrial Estate.
Bowser ran from the vehicle and fled across a nearby field, but was tasered and in handcuffs within seconds, and promptly failed a roadside breath test and drug wipe.
The 44-year-old was later charged with dangerous driving, failing to stop and assault.
Appearing at Durham Crown Court last week, he was convicted of dangerous driving, drink driving and drug driving, and was handed an 18-month prison sentence, disqualified from driving for 45 months, and ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £156.
Inspector Ian Leach, of the Roads Policing Unit, said: “Bowser’s actions were appalling, and his recklessness could so easily have had catastrophic consequences.
“He demonstrated a total disregard for the safety of others as soon as he got behind the wheel of his car under the influence of alcohol and cocaine.
“The outcome of this incident could have been fatal, and it is by sheer luck that those he crashed into escaped with only minor injuries.
“It takes far more than a high-performance vehicle to make a good driver, but Bowser’s prison sentence and lengthy disqualification will nevertheless help to protect the public from harm.”
Bowser, whose Bentley was written off in the pursuit, will have to pass an extended driving test before being allowed to drive again.

[@boboutelama5748]

"Cocaïne-fuelled Bentley driver" describes nearly every Bentley driver out there.

[@moneymakermike6189]

I make sure my driver is always sober. I get the confusion though because the passenger (me) is actually sitting at the right side here.

[@bruhscousin9788]

@@moneymakermike6189 me to.

[@3litepker]

@@moneymakermike6189 nice lie

[@xxxhoodooxxx]

You can tell by the giant veiny crooked nose.

[@moneymakermike6189]

@Ricky Miller 🤦‍♂

[@CylenX6]

This guy would make an excellent co-driver for rally racing.

[@skraminc]

Haha yeah. I guess that danger callout must be a british thing. Never heard of such a thing in the USA. US cops will pit manuever a car into a school bus

[@deanmoncaster]

No he wouldn't.

[@6thmason646]

@@deanmoncaster why.

[@deanmoncaster]

@@6thmason646 you saw that he crashed multiple times and was caught by police in much slower vehicles right.

[@ianhafiz1277]

Syamir u breaking the car

[@ashchaya7676]

Hats off to the officer managing to accomplish all this while maintaining that accent the whole time.

[@d_mac3233]

I know eh? Must have taken so much concentration. A true master of multi-tasking.

[@janebrown7231]

😄

[@mark8544]

Fortunately, he didn't have a moustache.....

[@bigcazza5260]

he held it well over that bumpy bit for sure

[@TheValie123]

halt die schnauze

[@christianlberg]

Wow.. I love how clear the radio communication is and how the policeman marks all the driver's actions with verbal "tags" in the video footage. I'd imagine this would be very useful in getting convictions in court.

[@youcantno3963]

Highly trained pursuit management and standard reporting of a high speed chase.

[@mogadon7]

This should be the TELEVISION ADVERT for Bentley ! Wow they shift.

[@Scythe_Voltage]

It was useless, just confusing the other person listening on the radio, in America the cop will only say the threat to the public for a “yes or no” on pit, this guy was naming every traffic violation

[@Rowan66109]

@@Scythe_Voltage It doesn't confuse the "other person" listening on the radio. It helps them understand the risk a lot more, and exactly how the suspect is driving.

[@i_love_games110]

​@@Scythe_Voltagehave you not seen american chases? constant radio communication on speeds, traffic, location, and what the suspect is doing essentially like this but without the risk level callouts, which are used in the uk to determine whether to do tactical contact or terminate the pursuit, while in the us that's at the officer's discretion

[@Huuhhhyeahhh]

Jesus this officer’s communication is perfect with his call outs he’s so calm too amazing.

[@1t_wasnt_me]

No they weren't, he made several mistakes, followed by corrections, pretty easy when you're just the passenger in the car.

[@johnmacdonald2441]

He even apologized to the other officer for cutting him off on the radio.

[@vortrexion4604]

@@1t_wasnt_me I'm guessing you could do better?

[@N4CR5]

Medium risk doesn't mean a bentley flying over pedestrian areas... this guy was understating risk of the chase like most cops do.

[@ItsDaniPlays]

@@1t_wasnt_me Your parents made a mistake, you

[@JesusChristisfake]

Looked like his nose took the brunt of the impact.

[@alexm6274]

😂🤣😂😤🤧😎

[@mtracy244]

Lol

[@bernardotruba1718]

At least he's experiencing life. Not like you: internet all day long and benefits.

[@JesusChristisfake]

@@bernardotruba1718 yeah experiencing life driving on drugs putting innocent lives in danger….. what a legend! What a pathetic thing to say for a cretin who looks up to losers.

[@bernardotruba1718]

@@JesusChristisfake The only looser here is you commenting others choice of life. Mr nobody.

[@Random-xw1fg]

I know Brits are big on risk assessment but this officer takes it to another level ❤

[@tappajaav]

@@user-tl4jg7rk8v Didn't you hear the news? Cringe culture died in 2015, people stopped using word "cringe"

[@_Rustodian]

​@@user-tl4jg7rk8vWhy is relaying clear and precise live information to the control room cringe? The decisions to continue chases are made by control, not the drivers, so it's information required as part of a driver's role for accurate assessment.

[@tappajaav]

@@user-tl4jg7rk8v Yes they have. Cringe is retired content.

[@janebrown7231]

​@@_RustodianYou're absolutely right. And commenters like this one are just bored children and not worth replying to.

[@84Justino]

He´s better than a WRC co pilot! Or navigator!

[@keithg5064]

18 months in prison is an absolute joke

[@thebrowns5337]

probably only served half too. UK government/justice system need to back the Police and public a bit more.

[@mikaeleriksen2994]

Especially considering he just got sentenced to 19 + 5 years in prison for attempted murder this month

[@RichO1701e]

"​@@thebrowns5337" back the police more"!! 😂😂😂 The pigs have never had more powers than now, thanks to our fascist tory regime. You clueless muppet, wanting to live in a police state!

[@93lornamae]

Who did ? ​@@mikaeleriksen2994

[@Universal_Craftsman]

​@@mikaeleriksen2994 What? He also wanted to murder someone?

[@josephthompson4363]

Absolutely shocking what he did to that poor Bentley. 18 months about right for dangerous driving but, I'd say 3 to 4 years for damaging the car.

[@mattycollins108]

Hahaha fuck the muskers!

[@mattycollins108]

Fuck the muskers! Hahaha

[@acajutla]

Never mind the car, 3-4 years for careless driving would be appropriate

[@d_mac3233]

Haha it was his own car as well. Totally fucked it.

[@whatliesbeneathurbanexplor1631]

And his license taken away for a year after he comes out of jail

[@MrFlyingguy]

collected and calm, as if they do it daily.... shot at the end of all four wheels in the air is amazing.

[@altspitfire]

@Irigouis88 If I were in that same situation of chasing a car at 90mph through a town I really don't think I'd be able to give a calm and accurate risk assessment either.

[@Ytfrot]

In america he would be shot dead at the end

[@sstonedtoobitss1019]

@@altspitfire risk easements are there job description in that position lol they should be on pont

[@Ytfrot]

@@robertl5282 chances are 50/50, ive seen many people shot there with much less reasons.

[@Ytfrot]

@@robertl5282 Bro america is screwed

[@theeloncooper4223]

this guy was just jailed for 19 years for shooting a dude in july last year

[@nathandurant2825]

Tanning salon owner

[@pacman7959]

​@@nathandurant2825he needs more than a tan.

[@nathandurant2825]

@@pacman7959 a tan is an advantage inside

[@93lornamae]

Ao jail didn't reform him? What's his name?

[@Krezo200]

Didnt you watch the video

[@deckearns]

How cool is the cop driving? Full tilt, charging around corners, all the while calmly dictating what's happening. Amazing skills.

[@AV8TTR]

There were two people in the car. I suspect the one in the passenger seat was on the radio. You can see at 1:37

[@graog123]

You were listening to the passenger mate. Poms driver side is the right hand side.

[@petervankas1352]

You have no idea .

[@gmshadowtraders]

Okay cut the dude some slack there guys. Everything apart from the phone call comment is on point.

[@DigBipper188]

In a pursuit there are usually two people in the car to load-balance, because pursuits are extremely mentally taxing and there's a lot to monitor. one does the bulk of the driving the other updates dispatch over radio to make sure they're kept up-to-date constantly regarding the ongoing pursuit.

[@lukeyarasheski5510]

That cop was legitimately impressive in pursuit of a much faster vehicle. Well done

[@Bond2025]

It's not that impressive, the Bentley weighs nearly 3000KG, so it is fairly slow for what engine it has. The police cars tend to be lighter and people move due to blue lights. Anyone can drive fast in a straight line. You will see other videos were they had no way of keeping up with a diesel Corsa with a tiny engine in a town centre. It all depends on the location and other traffic, plus obstructions.

[@RegiyThornton]

If it was an rs3 I’d be impressed

[@sigmamale4147]

Bentleys are slow boats

[@Kdubz_Auto_HVAC]

​​​@@Bond20250 to 60 of a Bentley continental is 3.5 seconds. That's pretty fast.

[@Kdubz_Auto_HVAC]

​@sigmamale4147 The Bentley Continetal has a 0 to time of 3.5 seconds so who's slow again?

[@johnmacdonald2441]

The guy is 44, looks like he's 65, guess that's what drugs do to you.

[@cansee8637]

Exactly what I was thinking old looking for 44

[@TheTruthKiwi]

I'm 42 and he could legit pass as my old man.

[@Ln384]

65? your overreacting bruv, if that was 65 he would look extremely young for his age.

[@EpicFishFingers]

Looks late 40s, not 65 at all

[@vividvulpe9842]

Yesh

[@robertwilson123]

ONLY 18 months in prison...come on.... is that a joke?

[@TheAmbientUniverse]

It's not a joke. It's England

[@JaguarPriest]

That’s a long time for running away from a guy with clown lights on a car. You actually just worship authority figures that were ordained by who?

[@cscms28]

Heck, in the US charges might even get dropped due to making the suspect feel bad about his driving.

[@alexgravelle164]

​@@JaguarPriest so if ever your house gets broken into or you're attacked in the street, I assume you won't be calling the police then.. as they're just guys with clown lights on their cars. It's not about worshipping authority figures, it's about respecting the law and those who risk their lives on a daily basis to keep the public safe from idiots like this guy.

[@JaguarPriest]

@@alexgravelle164 my house has been broken into when I was gone. Police don’t do anything. And here in America we actually are civilized and can protect ourselves with guns. Police aren’t going to save you junior. Police are not what they once were. They are now new world order enforcement agents. Wakeup and smell the coffee.

[@maltipoomadness8807]

Richard Bowser, id say his nose is out of joint with getting caught😂

[@panchomcsporran2083]

I worked with an ex-persuit trained retired cop.I had been driving for ten years by then, but I learned so much just from watching him drive, the way he read the road so far ahead, he could drive fast, but it didn't feel fast everything was so smooth.

[@TonyEnglandUK]

Damn, the description says he was doing 130 at some points and careering past a young girl. How is that not a lifetime driving ban for this idiot.

[@StarHunter28]

watching the eye trackers of racecar drivers is real interesting too, they don't look at any of the road except what is just coming into view, constantly

[@Dan-wo4bx]

Yeah my father in law ( ex jaguar test driver ) was a police advanced driving trainer for a couple of decades and that word smooth just sums it up 👍🏻

[@joebone3151]

@@Dan-wo4bx I always tell people who want to race and drive fast if you not willing to look a 1/4 mile ahead at all times don't be moving at those speeds.

[@nordvestgaming1238]

He would make an excellent test driver or even racing driver, and the other one who was speaking would make an excellent rally co-driver

[@marklittler784]

At least he dodged the speed awareness course.

[@andrewnorris5415]

The officer? 😉😉

[@marklittler784]

@@andrewnorris5415 😂😃😅😃

[@D...Charger]

What's wrong with a bit of coke and a 3 tonne car doing 80 in a village.

[@svr5423]

lol, they've taken down Bowser. Excellent driving, Mario!

[@ggj666]

If only he Katie Price as a passenger , he could have walked away free 😉

[@elcunto7623]

😂🤣😅😂🤣😅😂🤣😅

[@goldilocks913]

Maybe he had her big lad in the boot and that’s why he lost control?

[@stephenbrooks733]

True story that

[@pqrstzxerty1296]

How true

[@frankmlchaelglasscock6539]

Amen to that

[@benkay8295]

Very good pursuit and commentary. 18 months is a joke. Lucky to do half of it.

[@mxbx307]

He's also got a truly appalling criminal history. By Googling his name I was able to find other serious offences (mostly assault-related) and jail terms going back as far as 2006... given he was 29 at the time I daresay there's more prior to that. He also threatened police with a machete and it wasn't the first time he'd used one. Even in August 2020 he was arrested and remanded on suspicion of assaulting his wife at a caravan park in Penrith while they were on holiday.

[@the.internet]

@@mxbx307 I guess as long as he doesn't offend anyone on Twitter he can just keep doing as he pleases. Unreal.

[@KincaidMB]

He's driving a Bentley, he's not even gonna do time.

[@the.internet]

@@KincaidMB true, probably a pédo mate or two out on Epstein's Island who can sort him out.

[@jimnaz87jd]

@@the.internet plenty of paedophile protectors in police stations, don't need Epstein

[@miniaxe4026]

18 months in prison for holding drugs and driving 4 times the speed limit and crashing into a police car?!?!? That’s disgusting

[@jenny_1904]

I agree 👍

[@AyayronBalakay]

that was such a well done ending of the video haha love it. It was very Guy Ritchie of you.

[@dave8204]

Looks as if he hit that police car with his nose.

[@Whothefuckdrivesastationwagon]

@w F Cheers my friend. Hope you're having a good Christmas 👍

[@torstenhermsen5589]

Excessive cocaine consum made his nose that Big.

[@neildempster2827]

Ahahaha

[@Corp0ralPunishment]

He stuck it out the window....

[@petyrkowalski9887]

That was impressive, calm, measured driving by the police officer.

[@chris77777777ify]

What are you on about. He’s following a vehicle while is partnered officer is on the radio

[@willb3486]

@@chris77777777ify I think we all realise that mate. So what are you on about?

[@nothingsurprisesmeanymore]

One of the big differences from US police calm and no screaming and swearing, just more professional.

[@nloc1929]

The Italian police would have needed several mushrooms and a red turtle shell to catch Richard Bowser, these British cops are true professionals

[@petyrkowalski9887]

@@chris77777777ify yes, I know….and I stand by my comment on the driving

[@kinginthenaught]

Crashes did more damage to his nose than his car.

[@Nootelley]

this guy recently got sentenced to 19yrs for shooting someone in a bar fight.

[@ultra_vires]

Isn't it reassuring that our justice system let's these dangerous people out so lightly. Most be infuriating for the cops and investigators, having these scumbags spend short terms in prison which are even shorter for "good behaviour".

[@johnamydaniel]

The private plate was amusing. How anyone would risk their own Bentley by driving like that is beyond me. Silly sausage.

[@raftonpounder6696]

As Clarkson says, all personalised number plates actually read BELL END.

[@marklittler784]

If your not in the right frame of mind you might though.

[@jonnygti]

Yes it’s his own car, surname is Bowser, and plate says “BOW”, obviously his own car. Fuelled by drugs, makes you do stupid things

[@raftonpounder6696]

@@jonnygti thanks for explaining that to us. 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@jonnygti]

@@raftonpounder6696 the comment was for the original comment starter, asking how can anyone drive their own Bentley like that. Anyway, you are welcome, I’m glad my comment helps you to understand what’s going on in that video clip

[@autochampwandelen]

Well he is Bowser, what did you expect? Mario and Luigi would've stopped Bowser faster than the police!

[@CylenX6]

Lol Bowser was trying to drive off with the princess

[@autochampwandelen]

@@CylenX6 true XD and his turtle army couldn't help him here

[@nbb6609]

I came here for this 😆

[@triggerking135]

@@nbb6609 same!

[@hisheeelijah1482]

@@triggerking135 same

[@matthewtrigg7432]

Only 18 months in prison for speeding & doing cocaine!

[@leonfreitas7294]

The torque of those bmws is amazing

[@BFKAnthony817]

Holy shit, English cops literally have to call out each upcoming turn like a copilot in a rally car while in a pursuit? Every single movement was called out.

[@MrAudienceMember2662015]

For the record.

[@yournutritioussaladyt8029]

Communication is key

[@Its_not_could_of]

No, they don't "literally have to" call it out.

[@xCkillaxC]

@@Its_not_could_of he never stated they have to. He asked you bozo

[@JohnJames.]

Low risk high risk

[@Saltience]

Doesn't matter how much power your car has, you're on the streets and there's a high chance you'll crash into something.

[@petervankas1352]

power is nothing without control, you're comment is a nonsense

[@AccountHolder007]

What?… 😂😂😂 No.

[@user-to7ds6sc3p]

​@@petervankas1352​​Doesn't matter how much power and control you have, you're on the streets and there's a high chance you'll crash into something unexpected.

[@petervankas1352]

@@user-to7ds6sc3p I hate it when idiots post their opinions without any knowledge of what their talking about.. Power is nice when you're racing plod but it's not always required. Some times the brains knowledge is king. You're assuming something will jump out and crash you because your on the streets? I do not agree with that off the cuff mindless thought. Agreed Daytime racing can be far more taxing. But night time is a different thing entirely.Skill and knowledge of the streets and quick thinking helps.. I know a man who would play knock down ginger with plod. The guy has been making a spectacle of the best pursuit drivers for 30 years. And he's never in a better car than plod. If was to hazard a guess he's probably 1 of the reasons we have ANPR cameras

[@stonecollide7157]

@@petervankas1352all due respect sir, on the streets there’s a high risk of crushing due to the fact that there’s others who are unaware of your presence driving on the same street, hence why the cop was even mentioning how dangerously he was driving in the oncoming lane all these things would count for higher sentencing due to fact he could crush with an oncoming vehicle that was unaware of his high speed presence. Knowledge of the streets mean not a lot when they could be a broken down lorry u never expected to be round your favourite corner.

[@giolaccoun2857]

Wow, such skilled police drivers. Great work catching him

[@Challenger2A7]

Judging by the look of him the police chasing his Bentley was probably the most excitement he's had in years!! 😈

[@Random-xw1fg]

😂😂😂

[@spin3854]

Looks like this guy got hit with a nice right hook that broke his nose. Now his nose points East at all times 🤣🤣🤣

[@sergiogarcia6868]

Poor guy, that’s from all the coke

[@elcunto7623]

I love the last shot of the bentley on one tyre! .... richard ! 😂🤣😅

[@Deadassbruhfrfr]

18 months? Damn. That sounds pretty lenient to me. Did they at least revoke his license or privilege to drive for at least a decade? What an animal.

[@Deadassbruhfrfr]

@Lord Teleport He was going over 90mph. I guess, if you're going to go on a bender, you might as well go hard. 🤷🏽

[@strammerdetlef]

thats the point he made he wasnt going hard lol, 90 is snail speed @@Deadassbruhfrfr

[@Deadassbruhfrfr]

@@strammerdetlef it's not only about the speed. It's about the damage caused, the potential to kill people, and the wasted resources on this guy. Events don't exist in a bubble.

[@strammerdetlef]

yet still he was not going hard @@Deadassbruhfrfr

[@Deadassbruhfrfr]

@strammerdetlef tru lol. But hard enough to warrent a more severe punishment

[@RBurwell]

So calm throughout the whole commentary. "Medium risk for offside pedestrians, back down to low risk heading out of Willington. Oh and can you tell me Ma to put tea on, I'll be home in a few minutes".

[@m.b.82]

I like how thorough his commentary is. He should have been Samir's co-driver.

[@thatcopenguy]

I hate how I know this reference 😂

[@mesteme]

LMAO Samir listen to me!

[@doraduman]

Samir tells him " dont tell me how to drive!"

[@Has7DCT]

"Samirr you're breaking the car!"

[@RichardASK]

Who the hell is Samir?

[@jonhymarquez8166]

Ok but can we talk about how sick that last shot of the Bentley was?

[@ahmadalshakargi4093]

Exactly!

[@NR-gp2il]

Mini photoshoot lol

[@blackwersus]

Hire this man/woman photographer to action movie industry NOW

[@chh7681]

"yes, go ahead elliot" in the middle of a pursuit LOL

[@leifdux7277]

You defeated the boss Bowser! Peach is proud

[@carter2372]

This is exactly the driving style you would expect from a guy with this name

[@nyamutography]

Hahahahahaha

[@illberightback5015]

very true LMAOO

[@davidm8432]

Same as others on here is this how cops should act? Man is just James Bond cool announcing everything calmy and professionally. Impressive!

[@qasimmir7117]

Ironically, James Bond drives a Bentley.

[@Fran-or3lt]

Can we just marvel for a second in the cops calmness and expert commentary on whats happening. ❤

[@dohran]

Amazing pics at the end, how theses photos were taken?

[@BMH1965]

By the look of his photo, I guess this not the first time he's causing trouble.

[@simonvinyl]

Lol he could be into boxing, 🤷‍♂️

[@Anudist]

Looks like it's cost him a broken nose or three....or twelve.

[@SlashmanG]

Pretty cool to see what happens when a police force uses it’s funding for professional training, instead of buying tanks and machine guns

[@eadweard.]

Unthinking, prefabricated remarks.

[@Thebadbeaver9]

Uhh...what police force uses its funding for tanks and machine guns?? Just curious.

[@KuriTwitch]

@@Thebadbeaver9 USA baby

[@Thebadbeaver9]

@@KuriTwitch tell me you don't live in the USA without telling me...

[@qasimmir7117]

Tanks and machine guns? If you’re referring to American police, they don’t have any of that.

[@jonnygti]

550 bhp , more than the cop car would have been, but still couldn’t get away. FAIL😂😂😂

[@oxaile4021]

Assuming it's an 335d or a 330d, that's about 250-300hp. Not as much as 550 but with some pursuit training it's plenty to keep up with a cocaine fueled boomer in a land yacht.

[@Dan-gk7ti]

Love it ! The cop reports all the wrong things the driver does and do exactly the same. And mainly drives on the wrong side of the road !

[@zackpenhaligon9904]

Notice how little traffic was on the road? This happened during lockdown. Barely any traffic.

[@alexross4062]

Imagine not being able to outrun a 330D in a 500+HP bently

[@raypurchase801]

But on the bright side: There's kudos in being caught in a Bentley. If this chase involved a Dacia or a Hyundai, I wouldn't have bothered watching.

[@wr2956]

Mate, the 330D is no slouch to begin with, it has bags of torque and I think the 335D has twin turbos. I believe the UK pursuit cars get remapped for more power too as I saw it explained on a tv documentary a few years ago when they were showing off a new unmarked tuned up Subaru pursuit car being used around the London area

[@E6MND]

The Bentley is seemingly too heavy to be good in a pursuit as it seems to corner slow and lose any advantage it can gain on the straights. An M5 or a RS6 would have been a better suit for a get away car.

[@Horizon301.]

@@E6MND still not that much faster than what the police have though, marginal increase in acceleration. The police 3 litre diesels are under 5 seconds standard pretty much near enough so with some modifications which officers never admit to (suggesting they are tuned to some extent) it is probably going to be a very fast vehicle

[@E6MND]

@@Horizon301. they’re a lot faster. I doubt the police 330D’s with two people, and all of their kit will be under a 5 Seconds. When my empty, remapped 535d will do it in about 5.5 seconds. It’s just, they can’t use that power, in the location of this pursuit. The Bentley was going too fast to avoid the patrol car coming out. And it lost so much ground to the pursuing BMW in the corners.

[@stoundingresults]

I like it how the officer updates dispatch in a tone as if everyone is having afternoon Tea.

[@clickrick]

"Low risk ... adding sugar ... stirring clockwise ..."

[@dingdingdingdiiiiing]

Cocaine: "You can do it, it's easy, some on, you're invincible!" Reality: "LOL, no."

[@creativecolourful4664]

Vauxhall Astra vs Bentley continental , WOW what a match

[@marycarter6134]

I like hearing this officer saying how much risk there is as they're chasing this dummy. Drivers like this one pose a risk everywhere. Glad he was caught without any injury to the public

[@BlackPhillip666]

Calling out risk levels sounds like some busy body committee types writing procedures.

[@davidpacker7602]

@@BlackPhillip666 No it's important as if it becomes too high risk of killing bystanders it makes sense to stop the pursuit, that's why he's always monitoring it. As it's better he gets away and maybe caught later then someone loses a family member

[@obscurazone]

@@davidpacker7602 That's not why they do it. They have to record real time evidence that shows decision making in the initial stages of a pursuit, together with further decisions that allows them to continue. Part of that is the monitoring and recording of any criminal activity that occurs during the pursuit. So by calling out the offenders speeding in a restricted area, or putting pedestrians at grave risk of death (for example) they are not only building a case for a catalogue of crimes, they are also providing real time evidence that justifies a potential escalation of pressure on the offending vehicle.

[@petervankas1352]

Absolute bollocks the whole spill

[@chappy0690]

The officer doesn't mention how much risk he is putting on the public by taking blind corners though does he? And your all hailing him as a hero. What if you were diving towards him on that corner? 2 and a half ton police car right in your face! Guess what, be YOUR fault too for not hearing the sirens!

[@cynthiarose1770]

We spoke to this officer commentating at the Durham Lumiere Festival tonight, our 9 year old son is on the ASD pathway and loves the police, the officer spoke to him and told him everything about his job, showed him all his weapons, explained what they were for etc, he took time with us as a family...so lovely and approachable, so happy to talk to us. If this lad is on our streets keeping crime down then im an extremely happy tax payer, hes a real life superhero and were lucky to have people like him on the job.

[@pqrstzxerty1296]

More police officers need to be like this.

[@user-sb5zs8ni8i]

Horseshit,they take more sniff than the Bentley driver….ask Raul Moat

[@yesterdayschunda1760]

I am impressed with the driving skill of this cop, god damn that was some Takumi level driving to keep up to that Bentley.

[@StockFootageHD]

Well done ,, you do a great job, thank you

[@markelbaslo7362]

The calmness, together with effectivity, are admirable.

[@c11yan]

Yeah it’s almost as if he does it for a living

[@markelbaslo7362]

@@c11yan of course they do. My point is that their professionalism is admirable. They're very good officers imo!

[@Manos-de-Piedra]

@@markelbaslo7362it’s their job go figure

[@fifthof1795]

Even had a personalised number plate with his name. How courteous of him.

[@AshYT_89]

Was thinking the exact same 🤣

[@jayjaynella4539]

The entitled one.

[@robertemmett906]

550bhp,.familiar with the car and he still couldn't outrun a panda. His driving was so gash 😂.

[@fins59]

R321BOW I don't get it?

[@Robert13O8]

@@fins59 the owners name is Richard Bowser (says at the end of the vid), hence the R and then BOW on the plate

[@bayoharoldsodipo]

This guy Bowser was convicted last month of wounding with intent and possession of firearms with intent to endanger life. He had already pleaded guilty to assault and actual bodily harm. He was found not guilty of two charges of attempted murder. Locked up for 21 years! Charlie is one helluva drug dude's a nutter.

[@dragonballsuper1519]

Police are carrying like 20kg of extra weight from their gear and body armour, and they still outrun the suspects.

[@arunkumarcrs]

It's a shame for Bentley as well, going under 100miles to escape police.

[@grumbazor]

this bricks are heavy AF. they can a little drag race but when it comes to bumps and corners they are just a big big fail. Only reason to drive one is when you are a cokehead with too much money

[@tanaka90]

Had he gotten a GR Yaris he would of been in France by then 👌

[@rbxrockettrio8650]

@@grumbazor they can do 200mph 4wheel drive aswell dude can’t drive. Even the old Bentleys you can get over 140

[@yaboirairai]

@@rbxrockettrio8650 straight line performance is not the same as corner performance I daily drive an AWD car with a 3.2ish 0-60mph time, but a more skilled driver in something like a GR supra (5.2ish 0-60) is likely to gap me on a track because I can't maintain my speed through the corners and so have to take them at a slower speed

[@SURO90]

@@yaboirairai That's bullshit unless you own a useless Tesla. Every Bentley would outrun a F31 (cop car in the video). The guy just wasn't going fast.

[@mattwilson5969]

Fantastic running commentary and driving 👍

[@mzsov]

Should also be a lifetime ban on driving. No reason this man should ever get behind the wheel again in his life.

[@tcb268]

Love the description "got in his Bentley having consumed a vast quantity of cocaine" YEEHA!

[@jfreeman5819]

The real question is how did he manage to snort anything up that crooked hooter!

[@hbolton9213]

Needed a bendy straw 😂😂

[@justmeEnglandUK]

Should be made to pay for police car damage or replacement . through removal of his possession or property and charge for the cost of the pursuit and man houses for the case . few months and few hundred pounds not enough

[@j4m875]

Sadly, us taxpayers are gonna have to pay for all damages done by this cockhandler

[@trashpandatee]

Wow... those pictures at the end... how did they get those? Absolutely stunning.

[@brrrogers]

That is incredible communication!!!

[@rodneybelton9454]

18 month's for the danger he caused where's the justice minimum 12 year's keep the shit off our streets

[@nekotranslates]

Yet Katie Price did the same thing multiple times and walks away scott free. Yikes. Hippocrits for sure.

[@slackstax2854]

What an idiot , well done for catching him . I hope he’s never allowed to own a vehicle again after that

[@90nadz]

Those instructions felt like I was playing some Rally game on my PlayStation lol

[@noelht1]

0:25 One man’s wrong side of the bend is another man’s superb racing line

[@my1vice]

Pretty good.... Usually police chases in the UK are like watching a Benny Hill episode.

[@jimmyboynottknown7713]

Usually watching police chases in America ends up with a death , when they can just be normal and do it like this

[@der_cumsportler1022]

@@jimmyboynottknown7713 Better a criminal dies than have him in prison where he gets free food from the tax payers. Fuck these low lifes!

[@jimmyboynottknown7713]

@@der_cumsportler1022 just face thae fact it's a Shitfest

[@der_cumsportler1022]

@@jimmyboynottknown7713 In the UK? I've heard they don't even shoot at criminals there. Thugs can do anything, the police can't do shit. This Bentley driver would be still fleeing if he didn't crash on his own. In the US 10 cars would pit him until he flips or his car is boxed in

[@jimmyboynottknown7713]

@@der_cumsportler1022 kzbin.info/www/bejne/mmrXeZyKgripZ8k

[@MrCow579]

Yooo that first bit. Mad respect for keeping the car under control at a rough road like that at those speeds!!

[@klein2252]

On the back road into Wilmington Turning left to Wilmington Heading out of Wilmington 😂😂😂

[@smartypants7954]

Coke + Bentley + Personalised plates = Bellend

[@JamesMadelin]

The skills of the top ‘A’ UK police drivers is wonderful to behold. Their driving manual is widely available and essential reading (and practise!) for anyone keen on a lifetime of safe driving. I’ve got 30 years and counting of incident-free car driving worldwide thanks to that book. This is such a great illustration of the core principles… brilliant.

[@joemengler1666]

Agreed!

[@ILiquidCourageI]

What manual is it you speak of and where might I read it? Thanks.

[@Acme-Logistics]

@@ILiquidCourageI Roadcraft..also a dvd available

[@Acme-Logistics]

Roadcraft. ?? Good read 👌💯

[@JamesMadelin]

@@Acme-Logistics yes that’s the one! Mine had a cruddy brown vinyl cover I now remember!

[@tiagofilipe2481]

Even a cocaine fulled Bentley cannot outrun the police tdi

[@jynckx]

He did so many G-forces that his nose went all crooked

[@galahaaad]

18 months? What a joke

[@argonx666]

So polite and proper. That is definitely not how high speed car chases go here in America. LOL

[@KyrosTheWolf]

In America I'd imagine they try and shoot the driver or something

[@jonstuart4991]

i'm guessing a officer in the states would be continually chanting USA USA USA USA throughout the pursuit !?

[@argonx666]

@@jonstuart4991 no, usually they're pretty amped up while calling out street names and direction. It's at the end where they're screaming "get outta the fucking car" and "get on the fucking ground" etc. Then 10 or more cops pile up on the suspect fighting each other for the bragging rights of the hero who cuffed the suspect. And of course cursing the entire time, and probably throwing a few punches here and there. Welcome to America.

[@Real_McPhee]

I don’t think the Bentley winged emblem had THAT in mind. That’s a big girl to get all four tires off the ground! Well done to those officers.

[@MrNobbyify]

*tyres

[@Real_McPhee]

@@MrNobbyify *geography Tyres for you. Tires for me. 🤷‍♂️

[@DustinPlatt]

This is nothing like what old Top Gear told me about British car chases.

[@tandme2342]

Utterly incompetent if he cannot get away in that Bentley

[@kingkonk2733]

That BMW diesel power plant holding its own against that Bentley. Love it

[@TimMSUK]

Did well no doubt but small roads and the driver helped. The Bentley is much faster and even in this vid there's a section where it truly drops the BM

[@theoldleafybeard]

The video editing is at the high level of the professionalism of the officers here. Bravo. Just the judgement could've been better - I don't think 18 months of jail will necessarily make this man reflect and change his behaviour.

[@jon6346]

I do. I can’t imagine a Bentley owner surviving 18 days in prison without a huge attitude change.

[@roxximusik8958]

Would like to see the insurance quotes if and when his licence returns. How many points would you get for that ?

[@TedPlayzOFFICIAL]

This guy got chased by police on my birthday.

[@MS-yx3dr]

Couldn't run away with a Bentley, but want to run away by foot?🤣🤣🤣

[@brucelee2125]

Being from america i have to say, english cops are tough as hell considering these men chase down whatever type of suspect with only a taser in hand. These guys can be armed with knives, machetes, rifles etc.

[@miroslavhoudek7085]

Maybe UK cops could organize some "How not to be a pussy 101" seminar for the US cops. When US cops are less likely to be hurt on the job than painters and gardeners, they might be doing their job wrong. Not even going to go into the fact that solid chunk of US cops end up hurt either by themselves or by their clumsy colleagues.

[@dylandajhharwood5566]

@@miroslavhoudek7085 I'd love to have a programme made where they bring some American cops over here and train them with our tactics and give them our kit, drop them into a rough part of the country and see how they get on. Then vice-versa for the British police, give them a full tac-vest and an M16, not that the Brit would use it I don't think, wouldn't go down well in the press if a British officer shot an American because they're on telly.

[@franco7928]

@@miroslavhoudek7085 How not to be a pussy 101 🤣🤣🤣

[@SebastianStephanStan]

What rifles mate? Do u think in Europe everyone has weapons? Especially rifles.. Lmaooo, at max a small pistol

[@brucelee2125]

@@SebastianStephanStan your not understanding my comment yet trying to make a joke out of it. I said knives and machetes... And yes theyre are cases of people in the u.k with firearms, which yes very rare. But you can own shotguns and rifles (pheasant weapons) depending on where in Europe u live so i included rifles. Ok mate? My point was that these officers are brave. Instead of thst being acknowledged, you ignored it and picked up on one single word.

[@xXAlmdudlerXx]

I used to work as an EMT. Even on emergency calls I obviously have to ride very careful as the car itself is heavy and not made for fast driving and because I may have a patient in the back. These high speed pursuits always fascinated me. Blasting through cities with a proper car like theres no tomorrow. I know its not the right intention to join the police but still Id love to do that.

[@EnjoyFirefighting]

being an EMT as well there's quite a difference between the driving style while heading to the scene vs. transporting a patient. Our smaller car-based unit tops out at 220 kph or 137 mph / might hit 240 kph or 150 mph in sports mode. Our larger ALS Emergency Ambulances were able to hit 160 kph or 100 mph, but our newer ones are limited to only 140 kph / 87 mph. That being said, we won't fly across city streets at those speeds, but it might indeed happen that we go at twice the posted limit.

[@harithahmed104]

@@EnjoyFirefighting I've overtaken ambulances with blues on in clear 30 roads while I'm going 50. Or even clear nsl roads while I'm at 60-65. Why do you guys drive so slow?

[@EnjoyFirefighting]

@@harithahmed104 not all patients are that time critical, some patients rather require a smooth transport with moderate speed, without constant acceleration and braking; Avoiding bumps, taking turns smoothly and maintaining a good average speed is more worth then. In other situations where time is critical you might see us as well going at more than twice the posted speed limit

[@harithahmed104]

I appreciate your responses

[@xXAlmdudlerXx]

@@EnjoyFirefighting Our old cars based on a Mercedes Sprinter also went probably around 105-110 downhill. But being tall and heavy its nothing for corners.

[@Kahsimiah]

Nice rearrangement of the honker! He won't be doing coke so easily anymore when he gets out. 😂

[@vang4kk]

This officer would be a perfect counter strike player with his callouts.

[@adriancasey8996]

Super professional! Clear, calm and concise. Well done!

[@lukearcher886]

Not enough, he should get a reckless endangerment for every intersection he run through at high speed

[@RandallSlick]

This sounds like rally pace notes. Top work

[@bartoch97]

18 months for driving like that, attempting to run from police, crashing and having close calls with cars and possibly pedestrians? JOKE