A man is back in prison after leading police officers on a high-speed pursuit through Hyson Green.
The orange Mini Cooper, which had been reported stolen, sped away from officers after they located it near Forest Recreation Ground at around 1 am on Tuesday.
The vehicle reached speeds of approximately 75 mph along Gregory Boulevard, where 20 mph and 30 mph limits are in place, as it was pursued by officers.
Police dashcam footage captured the car travelling through a junction on the wrong side of the road before it was brought to a stop a short time later near Bobbers Mill Bridge following the deployment of a tyre-deflating Stinger device.
Steven Sunderland was arrested at the scene and taken into custody, where he was charged with multiple offences.
The 36-year-old, of Hazelwood Road, Bobbers Mill, Nottingham, appeared at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday (29 July) and pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, failing to stop when required by a constable, driving whilst disqualified, driving without insurance, and failing to provide a specimen for analysis. He denied aggravated vehicle taking and consented to be tried by magistrates on that matter by means of a summary trial later this year.
The court heard he had 28 convictions for 96 offences. He was last released from prison in 2025 with strict licensing conditions, having previously been convicted of burglary and motoring offences.
As a result of his guilty pleas in relation to last week’s pursuit through Hyson Green, he was recalled to prison for having displayed poor behaviour.
His sentencing in relation to the pursuit will take place later this year.
PC Paul Pugsley, of Nottinghamshire Police, said:
“This was an appalling display of driving that put people’s lives in danger.
“When we pursue speeding and dangerous drivers in this way, our primary concern is always the safety of the general public and all those involved in the pursuit.
“This is a concern we weigh continuously against the seriousness of the offences reported and the potential danger posed by people should they get away.
“Thanks to the professionalism and training of all the officers and control room staff involved, the vehicle was brought to a safe stop.
“I am pleased Sunderland has swiftly admitted to a number of offences, including dangerous driving, and is now waiting to learn his fate.”
