Rejected petition Justice for Special Sergeant Andrew Blades - Convicted of Dangerous Driving

Special Sgt. Andrew Blades blocked a road with his patrol car to try and stop youths who were causing motorcycle nuisance. In their attempt to get around the car they clipped the kerb and collided with the car. Sc Blades was prosecuted and convicted of Dangerous Driving and banned for 12 months.

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For full details please go to: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3441404/Volunteer-PC-treated-criminal-trying-protect-colleague-Special-constable-convicted-dangerous-driving-using-patrol-car-stop-thug-bikers.html

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Date submitted 11 February 2016
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