An 18-year-old who robbed a scooter rider in Clifton and later led police on a pursuit has been given a suspended sentence.
Bailey Creighton, of Warwick Avenue, Beeston, pleaded guilty to robbery, dangerous driving, attempted theft of a motor vehicle, possessing cannabis and other driving offences.
At Nottingham Crown Court on Thursday 5 November, he was sentenced to 23 months’ detention, suspended for two years.
He was also disqualified from driving for 12 months and must pass an extended driving test before driving again. He was banned from entering the Clifton estate for six months.
The offences took place on 19 July 2026. Creighton first attempted to steal a parked moped in Edwalton before chasing a man riding a Yamaha scooter in Clifton.
The rider was reportedly threatened with a machete and forced to hand over the scooter, which was then ridden away. Creighton was wearing a balaclava during both incidents.
Police were called shortly after the robbery. Operational Support officers searched the area, assisted by a National Police Air Service helicopter, and located Creighton riding a different, silver moped.
He rode dangerously from Clifton towards Barton in Fabis, travelling at speed on roads and pavements.
Armed policing officers drove alongside him and used tactical contact to bring the moped to a controlled stop. He was then arrested.
The helicopter crew identified a heat source in nearby woodland in the Clifton area. A police dog and handler searched the location and found the stolen Yamaha scooter abandoned.
Creighton was later charged and, after pleading guilty to all offences, was remanded in custody ahead of sentencing.
