Good Samaritan Robin Corrick who pursued a rogue motorist being chased by police has been rewarded for his bravery.

Mr Corrick, 55, of Manningham, Bradford, was presented with a certificate of merit from the Chief Constable for West Yorkshire by Toller's Divisional Commander Chief Superintendent Phil Read.

The Bradford College computing teacher tried to capture the banned motorist being chased by police in an unmarked car. The driver, who was spotted in Girlington, stalled at traffic lights and when a policeman opened the door, he drove off dragging the officer some distance.

After the officer let go, Mr Corrick gave chase in his own car.

"I don't know what came over me. I just thought he's not going to get away with it," said Mr Corrick.

"I was already hopping mad because my car had been broken into the week before and I was taking a courtesy car back to the garage when I saw this fella and was determined to stop him."

Mr Corrick chased the offender down a side street which was blocked by a skip. The driver abandoned the car and ran off but was arrested the next day. He was sentenced to four months in prison and banned from driving for three years.

Chief Superintendent Phil Read said: "It's quite a rare event and I've not known the Chief Constable present such a certificate in the 12 months I've been here. It indicates the meritous, brave and public spirited actions of Mr Corrick and we're all absolutely delighted by his efforts that afternoon."

PC Steve Coates, who was involved in the case, said: "Mr Corrick's behaviour was commendable and he put himself at risk. I put him forward for the award because his actions should be recognised."

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