Man in Cardiff jailed over Sur-Ron bike collision with police officer
Jake Fernandes faces jail time after driving offences and cannabis charges
A man has been sentenced to 21 months in jail following a collision with a police officer in Caerau, Cardiff involving a Sur-Ron electric bike.
The incident occurred on Amroth Road just after 8:30 pm on Tuesday, 11th August, when the officer, conducting patrols as part of a plain-clothes operation, encountered Jake Fernandes.
Fernandes, a 25-year-old from Caerau, was charged with multiple offences including dangerous driving, driving without insurance and licence, possession with intent to supply cannabis, and cultivation of cannabis.
He pleaded guilty and was sentenced at Cardiff Crown Court on Friday, 11th September.
Alongside the jail term, Fernandes received a driving ban of 21 months.
South Wales Police says it is actively addressing local concerns about illegal e-bike usage through regular operations.
Over 800 illegal vehicles have been seized since August 2025.