Drug dealer caught after losing control of e-scooter on busy road | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAnnabel BateTuesday 24 March 2026 10:28 GMTFleeing suspect falls off e-scooter during police chaseGraham McCarthy, 43, was involved in a 10-minute police chase in Nottingham while riding an illegal electric scooter.McCarthy, who was believed to have links to drug supply, refused to stop for officers and dangerously weaved through traffic and pedestrians.The pursuit ended when he lost control of the e-scooter, travelling at over 20mph, while attempting to pass a bus.He pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, driving without insurance, driving without a licence, criminal damage, and possessing Class B drugs with intent to supply.McCarthy was sentenced to 75 weeks in jail and disqualified from driving for 19 months.In fullFleeing suspect tumbles from illegal e-scooter during police chaseThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in