Police officer brutally knocked to the ground by fleeing driver during a traffic stop, as officer reached in through the window for keys.

In a series of shocking incidents across the UK, several individuals have been brought to justice for their reckless actions on the road.

On June 19, Colin Berry, a man with a previous record of 69 offences, was convicted in Workington, Cumbria, for a crime involving injuring a police officer, dangerous driving, driving while disqualified, and driving uninsured. Judge Nicholas Barker handed down a 16-month prison sentence to Berry, and imposed a 36-month driving ban.

The incident began when Berry, who was driving a van despite being disqualified, failed to stop for the police. In a desperate attempt to evade capture, Berry swerved through a park filled with innocent bystanders, and later smashed into a parked vehicle. The police were forced to use tasers through the van's window to stop Berry from fleeing. The officer involved in the incident sustained cuts and grazes to his hand, arm, and a leg, and feared for his life, terrified he would be run over.

Another reckless driver, Karl Burnside, was tracked down by police after driving into the icy River Skerne. Burnside had earlier swerved off the road to avoid stinger devices, tearing through a park filled with bystanders.

In a separate incident, Kion Carter-Adams sped through red lights at 85mph in a 30mph zone, evading police cars for over 30 miles between Kent and southeast London.

In Northamptonshire, Casey Edwards broke the 60mph speed restriction by more than twice the limit on the A45 near Great Doddington.

One reckless driver plunged into a freezing river during a high-speed police chase, catching hypothermia.

Judge Barker made it clear that such dangerous behaviour will not be tolerated. Colin Berry, who admitted to dangerous driving, driving while disqualified and uninsured, and an actual bodily harm assault on the officer, will not be allowed to drive independently until he has passed an extended test.

These incidents serve as a stark reminder of the importance of road safety and the consequences of reckless driving.

Police officer brutally knocked to the ground by fleeing driver during a traffic stop, as officer reached in through the window for keys.