BEHIND BARS: Dangerous Doncaster driver jailed after diligent forensic work.

Neighbourhood officers in Thorne arrested a wanted man just minutes after he crashed a car into a shop.

On 5 November 2024, local PCSOs spotted a black Suzuki Vitara linked to a wanted man, prompting more officers being deployed to the area to search for the vehicle.

Henry Gaskin, who was driving the Suzuki dangerously through the streets, crashed the car into a shop near the junction with Grange Road and Marshland Road, prompting him to flee the scene to try and evade justice.

However, he didn't get far as officers were alerted to his attempt to run, resulting in the 29-year-old's arrest a short time later.

When questioned by officers in interview, Gaskin tried to pin the blame on another person and falsely claimed he wasn't driving the vehicle.

Dashcam footage showed Gaskin climbing out of the passenger side of the Suzuki, however, it became clear that he did this as the driver's side door would not open, with forensic results also proving he was the driver at the time of the collision.

Gaskin was jailed last week after admitting multiple driving offences.

PC John Sharp, who was the officer in charge of this case, said: "Gaskin knew the net was closing in on him and he is fortunate no one was seriously injured when he crashed the car into a shop.

"He caused a considerable amount of damage to a local business before fleeing the scene to try and get away from our officers.

"However, we ensured that additional resources were deployed to the area to arrest Gaskin and prevent him from evading justice.

"I hope the communities of Thorne and Moorends can feel reassured by the action taken in this case and feel safer knowing Gaskin will spend a considerable length of time in prison."