Man who rammed police car believed to be on run in Spain

Daniel Dunne failed to attend Leeds Crown Court on July 21, 2010, where he was due to be sentenced for dangerous driving, causing harm through reckless driving, driving whilst disqualified and driving without insurance after he repeatedly reversed at police vehicles and rammed a police car as he tried to evade officers.

A warrant was issued for his arrest though police now believe that Dunne could be in the Malaga area of Spain.

Police spotted a Peugeot 406 being driven at speed around the Wilton Estate in Batley on June, 21, 2010, at around 9.50pm. They signalled for the driver to stop, but he raced away from police and a pursuit began.

During the pursuit the Peugeot, which was being driven by Dunne, went through red lights, was driven on the wrong side of the road and down one-way streets and was repeatedly reversed at police cars.

In his attempt to evade the police, Dunne rammed one police car on Carlinghow Lane, leaving the officer driving the car with minor injuries.

Dunne was eventually stopped on White Lee Road where he was arrested.

Det Sgt Louise Holbrook, of Huddersfield police, said Dunne was responsible for a number of serious crimes that night and put the lives of police officers and the public at serious risk.

"We believe that Dunne left the country and went to Spain in an attempt to escape punishment for the crimes he committed, but we are determined to track him down and would appeal for anyone with any information on his whereabouts to contact the police or Crimestoppers."

Dunne is described as a white man, around 6ft 4in tall and of athletic build. He has light brown hair and blue eyes.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Det Sgt Holbrook on 0845 6060606.

DANIEL DUNNE: Failed to attend court where he was due to be sentenced for driving offences.