Dangerous driver jailed after leading police in two high speed pursuits in Peterborough area

Cambridgeshire police say that in both pursuits Adam Abdellouche (19) put other drivers at risk and at one point had driven at speeds of 120 mph in a bid to evade officers and had also meant officers had blocked off a level crossing.

Police say that Abdellouche, of Allexton Gardens, Welland, Peterborough, was jailed for 23 months and disqualified from driving for four years.by Cambridge Crown Court after admitting two counts of dangerous driving, failing to stop, driving without a licence and possession of a knife in public.

A police spokesperson said in the first pursuit, officers on patrol in Broadway in Peterborough city centre, spotted Abdellouche driving a silver Vauxhall Astra they believed was displaying false number plates on September 18, 2024.

"When they tried to stop the vehicle, Abdellouche turned left into Granville Street and accelerated away at about 55mph in a 30mph zone.

“He continued to speed along Dogsthorpe Road as he tried to get away from the pursuing officer.

“As he drove, Abdellouche failed to give way and nearly collided with other vehicles, before mounting a pavement, driving along it and crashing into a wall.

“He ran from the scene but was chased by the officer and arrested.”

Police say that Abdellouche was released on bail while an investigation took place but on April 10 this year officers tried to stop him again, this time near Tallington, in Lincolnshire.

The police spokesperson said: “An officer was concerned Abdellouche may drive through a level crossing to get away, so parked his vehicle to block the road and illuminated its blue lights.

"Abdellouche responded by making an immediate right turn, cutting across the wrong side of the road, mounting a grass verge and accelerating away along Stamford Road.

The spokesperson said: “He drove at more than 120mph as he tried to get away, as well as ignoring keep left signs and driving the wrong way around roundabouts.

“Officers deployed a stinger to end the pursuit, with the vehicle stopping on the A15 between Glinton and Werrington.

“Abdellouche ran from the scene, but was chased by officers and arrested nearby.

“When he was searched officers discovered a knife.”

Afterwards, DC James Walker-Harrison said: “Abdellouche clearly had no consideration for the risk he put others in as he persistently drove dangerously in his failed attempts to get away from officers.

“Thankfully nobody was injured during these two incidents where he recklessly drove at high speed.

“I’m pleased he has now appeared in court and been jailed for his actions.”