A 23-year-old man from Salford has been jailed for 18 months following a high-speed police chase where he reached speeds of up to 100mph and rammed a police vehicle.
Jayden O’Donnell, of Pilgrim’s Way, Salford, was sentenced yesterday at Manchester Crown Court after pleading guilty to multiple offences.
The dangerous driving incident occurred on 26 October 2024, when officers spotted O’Donnell leaving a pub in a grey Mazda.
Upon noticing police presence, O’Donnell fled at high speed, initiating a pursuit through north Manchester.
The driver rammed the police officers twice
Greater Manchester Police
He eventually exited his vehicle and ran up an alleyway, with officers not far behind.
He entered an address on Styhead Drive, and was discovered hiding under a bed, at which point he was arrested by PCs Ditta and Khan.
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During the chase, he drove recklessly, endangering other road users and police officers.
O’Donnell pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, possession of a bladed article, driving while disqualified, and having no insurance.
The 23-year-old was already banned from driving at the time of the incident, compounding his legal troubles.
His reckless behaviour included ramming a police vehicle during the chase, which fortunately did not result in injuries to officers.
Inspector Dan Pickavance from GMP’s City of Manchester district praised the professionalism of the officers involved in apprehending O’Donnell.
He said: “Our officers are regularly out on patrol in the north Manchester area, and where they see suspicious activity, you can be sure they will investigate it.
“O’Donnell put road users’ lives at risk with his reckless driving and things could have been much worse.
Greater Manchester Police caught Jayden O’Donnell hiding under his bed
Greater Manchester Police
“I am also glad that our officers weren’t injured as a result of his disgusting ram attack.
“All those involved, from the pursuit, to those who arrested him at taser-point in an address, behaved professionally and brilliantly, and I am glad their work has got O’Donnell off the streets.”
The case comes as Greater Manchester Police continue their efforts to tackle dangerous driving across the region.
