Traffic Cops

Near York, a car thief fled police by ramming their vehicle at high speed, forcing officers off the road in the pursuit. The chase caused damage estimated at several thousand pounds. He was eventually brought to a stop and taken into custody.

The broadcast is a single‑episode programme centred on a criminal incident that took place on the outskirts of York. Classified as an episode‑type show, it presents a real‑world law‑enforcement scenario without any fictional embellishment. The story follows a car thief who, when pursued by police, accelerates to a dangerous speed and deliberately drives his vehicle into the officers’ car, sending them off the road. His reckless manoeuvre forces the police out of control and creates a hazardous situation for everyone involved. The impact of the crash causes damage estimated in the thousands of pounds, highlighting the financial cost of the suspect’s actions as well as the physical danger he creates. The episode records the extent of the destruction before the chase continues. Eventually, the authorities manage to bring the fleeing driver to a halt. He is apprehended and taken into custody, ending the high‑speed pursuit and concluding the incident that began near York.