Newport man throws electric motorbike off bridge in police chase after doing wheelies
A Newport man was sentenced to 12 months in prison after leading police on a dangerous chase while performing wheelies on an electric motorbike. He ultimately threw the vehicle into a river before being arrested.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the growing legal and safety challenges posed by high-performance electric bikes in urban environments.
Figure caption, Owen Pentree dumped his electric motorbike in the river in the dramatic footage shared by police
Police chase footage shows the moment a "stupid" disqualified driver was caught pulling wheelies and weaving through Newport city centre traffic before throwing his vehicle into the River Usk.
Owen Pendree, 32, from Newport, was seen driving dangerously on Corporation Road on 30 June before a stinger was used to bring him to a stop.
He pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, driving while disqualified and using a motor vehicle without insurance at Newport Magistrates' Court.
Pendree was sentenced to 12 months in prison and has been disqualified from driving for three-and-a-half years.
Image source, Gwent Police Image caption, Owen Pendree was sentenced to 12 months in jail and disqualified from driving
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