Man charged after police pursuit in Bristol

Bryan Smith, were arrested on Tuesday (September 2) and charges were authorised by the Crown Prosecution Service last night (September 3)

Author: Lizzie Coutts Published 4th Sep 2025
Last updated 4th Sep 2025

A 47 year old man has been charged with driving offences after a police pursuit in Bristol.

Bryan Smith, of no fixed address, were arrested on Tuesday (2 September) and the following charges were authorised by the Crown Prosecution Service last night:

  • Dangerous driving
  • Failing to provide a specimen for analysis
  • Driving without insurance
  • Driving while disqualified

He is due to appear at Bristol Magistrates' Court today.

A second man and a woman, both also aged in his 40s, who were arrested during the incident, which ended in Ledbury Road in Fishponds, was released on conditional police bail while enquiries continue.

A stolen vehicle was also recovered in the incident.

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