THIS is the moment police ram a stolen car off the road following a city-centre chase, as the driver is locked up for a “crime spree”.
The disqualified driver has been jailed for a number of offences, including stealing two cars, five jars of coffee, and two bottles of whiskey.
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Video footage shows Liam McDonald, 35, swerving through Cardiff lanes after being confronted head-on by police.
Officers were searching for a stolen car when it was spotted driving towards them in July.
Despite McDonald attempting to escape, officers were eventually able to box in the car and safely arrest McDonald.
McDonald, of no fixed abode, committed several crimes in and around Cardiff across three weeks in July.
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After being arrested, he was linked to earlier offences, including stealing five jars of coffee from inside a B&M in Leckwith.
A few days earlier, a different car was reported stolen from an address in Cardiff.
Following CCTV enquiries, a man on a bike – now known to be McDonald – was identified as being responsible for stealing the car.
McDonald then stole two bottles of whiskey worth £119 from a Waitrose in Pontprennau on July 21.
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He previously pleaded guilty to numerous offences, including two counts of driving while disqualified, aggravated vehicle taking and dangerous driving, and using a vehicle without third-party insurance.
On Friday, McDonald was sentenced to a year and nine months at Cardiff Crown Court.
He was also banned from driving for three years.
Investigating officer PC Paul Griffiths said: “McDonald committed a spate of offences that had a big impact on the people and businesses in his communities.
“He also put people on the road at risk that day driving in the manner that he did and without a license. I’m pleased to see this sentence handed down today.”