A man who attempted to evade police after a routine vehicle stop has been sentenced to 21 weeks in prison for possession of a bladed article.
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Joseph Ayorinde, 25, of Forest Road, Edmonton, was stopped by officers from the City of London Police Cycle Team on 31 October 2024 after they noticed a strong smell of cannabis coming from his vehicle on Warrick Lane.
Attempted Escape and Dangerous Driving
Before officers could carry out a search, Ayorinde sped off, leaving the car door wide open. He was later seen driving dangerously on Carter Lane, overtaking vehicles on the wrong side of the road at high speed.