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Bristol Post
Bristol Post
National
Geoffrey Bennett

Banned Henbury driver bashed police cars trying to evade a stop

When police spotted banned driver George Champagnie driving they tried to pull him over. But, after pulling into a cul-de-sac, he tried to barge his way out - damaging several police cars in the process.

Champagnie, 28, a head chef of Satchfield Crescent in Henbury, pleaded guilty to dangerous driving on March 27. He also admitted driving a vehicle otherwise in accordance with a licence, without insurance, and failing to stop a vehicle when required by police.

Judge James Patrick jailed him for 13 months. The judge told Champagnie: "You have an unfortunate history with the police.

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