Watch as police car smashes head-on into a Range Rover full of criminals in a bid to stop them

POLICE have released helicopter video footage of a patrol car smashing into a Range Rover on a public road.

The video was uploaded to Facebook and Youtube by Essex Police, who successfully stopped the criminals inside.

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A quick-thinking rural engagement officer stopped the Range Rover by smashing head-on into the vehicle in Enfield.

The accident took place after police spent more than 40 minutes pursuing the criminals along rural roads in northwest Essex.

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The Range Rover was located by the police helicopter before cars moved in to give chase and stop it.

According to police, the Range Rover reached speeds of 70mph in 30mph zones, which forced other drivers and cyclists to take evasive action.

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A spokesperson from said: "The car travelled through red traffic signals, on the wrong side of the carriageway and pavements at times."

"The criminals were caught in 40 minutes by rural engagement officers, who brought the Range Rover safely to a stop and arrested the driver on suspicion of dangerous driving.

Fortunately, the police officer driving the car didn't suffer major injuries as a result of the accident.

"The officer suffered minor injuries in the collision and received hospital treatment and was back on duty the next day," said the spokesperson.

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Facebook users have praised the police for their commitment to the job at hand.

One woman commented: "Well done hope they lock him up and throw away the key.

"Keep safe and thank you."

Another said: "Courage, skill and bravery for sure, but also restraint.

"I’m not sure I would have kept my cool and, therefore, my job after that."

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