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Helicopter Video Shows E-Bike Wheelie Chase, Suspect Pleads Guilty

7/11/2026

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Helicopter footage captured the suspect doing wheelies on a Sur-Ron e-bike during a chase in Newport while the National Police Air Service provided aerial support.
Gwent Police arrested Pendree near Clarence Place in Newport after a short pursuit and charged him.
PC Nathan Ford said the video evidence left Pendree little option but to plead guilty.
Police said they welcomed the sentence because it shows dangerous drivers will face justice.

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Helicopter footage captured the suspect doing wheelies on a Sur-Ron e-bike during a chase in Newport while the National Police Air Service provided aerial support.
Gwent Police arrested Pendree near Clarence Place in Newport after a short pursuit and charged him.
PC Nathan Ford said the video evidence left Pendree little option but to plead guilty.
Police said they welcomed the sentence because it shows dangerous drivers will face justice.