A wheelie-pulling motorcyclist who smashed into a police van has been disqualified from driving.

Danny Carman, 23, was spotted on CCTV riding a KTM motocross bike and following police in Wisbech on January 14.

He tried to goad officers into a chase by making offensive hand gestures before taking off at speed on Churchill Road towards the roundabout at Freedom Bridge, weaving in and out of traffic and pulling wheelies.

He continued to follow the police van, before overtaking and punching and smashing the wing mirror.

Carman punched a police van wing mirror but was later traced from his bloodCarman punched a police van wing mirror but was later traced from his blood (Image: Cambridgeshire Police)

He was later arrested in Leverington after officers found the bike in the rear garden with a trail of blood leading to the door of his house.

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Carman was sentenced to eight months in prison suspended for a year and handed a 12-month driving disqualification after admitting dangerous driving, criminal damage, and having no licence or insurance. 

He must also complete 80 hours of unpaid work and 25 rehabilitation days.

PC Jay Ede, who investigated, said: “Carman had no regard for others as he drove dangerously, putting not only himself, but other road users, at risk.”