Somersaulting motorhome thief’s escape attempt thwarted in police chase (opens original article in a new tab)

A motorhome thief's escape attempt was stopped during a police chase after he crashed and somersaulted off a footbridge. He has admitted to multiple charges and will be sentenced in July.

• Motorhome thief Ricky Halford led police on a chase through Aveley streets
• Footage shows Halford crashing into a railing and somersaulting off a footbridge
• Halford admitted to multiple charges including vehicle theft and dangerous driving
• He will be sentenced on 6 July