Illustration of a police car at night, with its flashing light here in Rennes.
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C. Allain / 20 Minutes
A 19-year-old young man was tried in immediate appearance Tuesday before the Vannes criminal court for endangering the lives of others, refusal to comply and driving without a license, reports
Le Télégramme
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During the night from Saturday to Sunday, he was chased by the police.
A chase was then engaged in the streets of the city, the young man multiplying the infractions of the Highway Code.
Another patrol had been mobilized to try to stop the fugitive and his two passengers.
But the young driver had managed to avoid the harrow thrown on the road, almost hitting a policewoman.
Released from prison only two weeks ago
Pursued by a crew of the anti-crime brigade, he then gave several blows of the steering wheel in the direction of the police vehicle in an attempt to throw them away.
The chase was finally over after ten minutes.
Released from prison only two weeks ago, the young driver was sentenced to two years in prison with immediate effect.
He will also have to pay 500 euros to the policewoman for damages.
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