Wheelie Wild Chase Ends in Jail for Tottenham’s Lewis Lloyd
Lewis Lloyd, 27, of Weir Hall Road, Tottenham, has been slammed with a 3-year and 8-month prison sentence. The sentence was handed down on Wednesday, 7 April at Wood Green Crown Court after Lloyd pleaded guilty to a staggering 12 offences.
Mad Audi Rampage on Enfield Streets
On 16 January, just before midnight, officers from the Met’s Operation Venice spotted a black Audi on Hertford Road, Enfield. The car was suspected to be running false plates. When police tried to pull the car over, Lloyd did not play ball.
Rather than stopping, Lloyd launched a brutal attack on the police vehicles. He rammed both cars repeatedly, spinning his wheels and leaving smoke trailing behind. Damage was caused to both police vehicles in the chaotic clash.
Taser Shocker and Dog Attack
As officers tried to arrest him, Lloyd refused to back down. Despite being Tasered multiple times and hit with PAVA spray, he kept fighting. In a shocking move, Lloyd stripped off his jacket and T-shirt, then unleashed a large pitbull from the car.
The dog tried to bite officers and had to be Tasered itself. Lloyd then fled across the road, heading into Mollison Avenue where the drama continued.
Violent Car Siege and Final Arrest
Lloyd stormed up to a passerby’s car, trying to pull the terrified driver out. When the victim was held fast by his seatbelt, Lloyd climbed inside and sat on him, feet dangerously close to the pedals.
Police ordered the driver to switch off the ignition before finally wrestling Lloyd to the ground. The violent scrabble left three officers injured.
Drugs, Stolen Car, and a Criminal Past
Police found 23 wraps of class A drugs and 10 bags of cannabis in the Audi. The car itself was stolen at knifepoint back in December 2020 in Bethnal Green.
Lloyd also refused to provide a saliva sample for a drugs test while in custody.
Charges:
- Three counts of assault by beating an emergency worker
- Assault with intent to commit robbery
- Handling stolen goods
- Dangerous driving
- Use of vehicle without insurance
- Possession with intent to supply class A drugs (cocaine)
- Possession with intent to supply class B drugs (cannabis)
- Failing to cooperate with a preliminary test – motor vehicle offence
- Failing to provide a sample for Class A drug test
- Acquiring/using/possessing criminal property
The pitbull was seized under the Dangerous Dogs Act.
PC Katie Dennell, of Operation Venice, blasted the criminal: “His actions were dangerous to himself and others. He showed total disregard for the safety of police and the public.”
