Dramatic moment moped driver from Southsea makes off from police at high speed - before stinger is deployed
A moped driver from Southsea made off from police at high speed - before a stinger was deployed and he was arrested.
Suffolk Police says officers from the West Sentinel ANPR Team attempted to stop the rider of a moped in Newmarket on September 4 2026. But, the driver - Luiz Sobrinho - made off at high speed through Newmarket to evade police.
The force says units ahead were able to deploy a stinger and deflate the bike's tyres. Sobrinho tried to flee on foot, but was arrested by police.
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Luiz Sobrinho, 24, from Southsea, Hampshire, was arrested and charged with possession of Class A drugs, dangerous driving and driving without motor insurance or correct driving licence.
He was sentenced to 36 weeks in prison (suspended for 24 months), banned from driving for 18 months and ordered to pay £272 in costs.