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Newport man throws electric motorbike off bridge in police chase after doing wheelies
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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
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The report is a straightforward factual account of a criminal sentencing based on police footage.
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