A bizarre incident took place in Llantrisant, where law enforcement faced an unexpected challenge as they pursued a van. The chaos unfolded when a freezer was thrust out of the van’s backdoors, catching the officers off guard.

 

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Daniel Symmons, 31, was behind the wheel as the events unfolded. Symmons not only evaded the police but also attempted to deter them by hurling a can of cider, a spanner, and an unidentified liquid at their vehicle. The situation escalated further when the van reversed and rammed into the police car, causing injury to the officer behind the wheel.

 

After the vehicle pursuit, Symmons eventually abandoned the van and attempted to flee on foot, only to be apprehended with the help of a member of the public.

 

The unfolding of events in court revealed that the police had received a tip about a vehicle with suspected false plates parked at the Three Saints Hotel in Llantrisant. When officers arrived at the scene, they initially couldn’t locate the van. However, as they were updating their system, the very van they were seeking pulled up behind them.

 

Following a quick U-turn and a subsequent chase, the van’s driver engaged in reckless behavior by throwing objects from the windows and dangerously maneuvering to try to ram the police car. The situation took an even more bizarre turn when the van’s rear doors opened to reveal a man and a freezer, causing the police to reduce speed and back off to avoid a collision.

 

Continuing the erratic escapade, the van raced into Tonyrefail, disregarding speed limits before Symmons abandoned the vehicle near St David’s Church and attempted to escape on foot. Symmons, however, was apprehended by the police and was found to be under the influence of cocaine.

 

During the legal proceedings, Symmons’ lawyer attributed his client’s actions to struggles with alcohol and drug misuse. However, while in custody awaiting sentencing, Symmons reportedly took steps to address these issues and expressed remorse for his actions.

 

Ultimately, Symmons was handed a 10-month prison sentence, with the possibility of serving half of the term in custody before being released on license. Judge Nic Parry, presiding over the case, admonished Symmons for his dangerous driving, emphasizing the severity of the aggravating factors and imposing a 23-month driving ban as part of the sentence.