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Man arrested following a
dangerous driving incident in Bootle
MERSEYSIDE Police have confirmed
that a 20 year old man, from Bootle, was arrested on, 8 January 2016, on
suspicion of dangerous driving following an incident in Bootle, where an off
road bike was driven erratically. Officers the day before, on Thursday, 7
January 2016, at around 1pm, had received reports of an off road bike being
driven erratically in Bootle Town Centre and through Bootle Strand Shopping
Centre. Patrols attended and the Police Helicopter was then used to monitor
the bike. The bike was then driven erratically and at speed, towards
Liverpool City Centre before it was dumped at the bottom of the steps in St
John's Precinct. The rider then ran off into St John's Shopping Centre
towards St George's Hall. Officers conducted a search of the area, but at
the time, they the man could not been traced. The bike was recovered and
then forensically examined, along with CCTV from the area. Inspector Ian
Jones said:- "This was completely reckless act and the driver was not
only taking his own life in his hands, but also putting innocent members of
the public at risk. Anyone who takes to the roads illegally and poses a
danger to pedestrians and other motorists, risks losing their license, their
vehicle and may face a prison sentence. I would ask anyone who has any
information about it, to contact us or Crimestoppers on:- 0800 555 111."
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