Footage shows the moment a motorhome thief crashed into a railing before somersaulting off a footbridge. Dashcam footage shared by Essex Police shows Ricky Halford, 43, leading police on a chase through the streets of Avelely after failing to stop. After attempting to drive up a pedestrian walkway, he hit a railing and became stuck. Halford then somersaulted from the vehicle into the underpass below. He was soon arrested after a footchase. Halford, 43, of Homefield Rise, Orpington, Kent, has admitted to the theft of a motor vehicle, dangerous driving, driving while disqualified, failing to provide a specimen, and driving without insurance at Southend-on-Sea Magistrates' Court. He will be sentenced the week beginning 6 July.