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THIS is the shocking moment armed cops knock a man allegedly carrying an imitation firearm off his bike.

The man was sent flying through the air after a police car ploughed into him during a high-speed chase.

The suspect was chased down by undercover and standard response cars
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The suspect was chased down by undercover and standard response carsCredit: Grimsby News and Pictures Association
One of the vehicles ploughed into him, knocking him off his bike
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One of the vehicles ploughed into him, knocking him off his bikeCredit: Grimsby News and Pictures Association

He lands flat on his back and writhes in pain on Weelsby Street in Grimsby, .

Seconds later machine gun-wielding cops swept in from multiple vehicles to arrest him.

Police - in undercover and standard response cars - chased after the suspect following reports he was carrying a firearm.

They gave chase through the streets before he was taken out in the Tuesday carnage.

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In a statement, Lincolnshire Police said: "Lewis Durkin, 27, Harold Street, Grimsby, has been charged with possession of an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear or fear of violence...

"Possession of a bladed article, possession of cannabis, attempt to escape lawful custody and assault of an emergency worker."

Durkin was remanded in custody following the chase and appeared in Grimsby Magistrates' court on Thursday.

He is hurled through the air before landing on his back and writing in agony
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He is hurled through the air before landing on his back and writing in agonyCredit: Grimsby News and Pictures Association
Armed cops then swept in to arrest him
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Armed cops then swept in to arrest himCredit: Grimsby News and Pictures Association
The suspect is believed to have been carrying an imitation firearm
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The suspect is believed to have been carrying an imitation firearmCredit: Grimsby News and Pictures Association
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