Couple close GoFundMe after ‘more than enough raised’ for man jailed after tackling burglars

Burglars Taylor Benford and Ryan Paul, both 25, tried to escape on a stolen motorbike; however, White chased after them in his vehicle.

But as White misjudged the bend in the road, he seriously injured the pair after losing control of his car and ploughed into them.

However, he was released in September and now requires an ankle bracelet.

Meanwhile, Benford and Paul, who had previously been found guilty of theft, reckless driving, criminal damage, shoplifting, and drug dealing, were not sentenced to prison.

Instead, they were ordered to complete 200 hours of community service.

Scott Tulloch wrote in the fundraiser’s description: “He was put away for 22 months for knocking them off their STOLEN bike, and they got ZERO prison time. He spent £50k of his life savings. Let’s get it back to him!!

“I have been in touch with Adam's wife, Lindsay, who will be transferring the funds directly from the fundraiser. Thank you for all the support so far.”

Tulloch has now raised more than £170,000, prompting Adam and his wife to close the GoFundMe.

White wrote on Twitter: “We hope everyone has an amazing Christmas and New Year. Thank you, everyone, from the bottom of our hearts.

“We have now requested the go-fund me to close and Lindsay has made a message below.”

The message from his wife below also thanked White’s supporters as she noted the donations were more than enough to cover their losses.

Worst of all, his wife, who was pregnant at the time, decided to abort their unborn child as she struggled to cope with the stress of the case.

He added: “I will regret what I did for the rest of my life. It was a moment of ­madness. Thank God no one died. I have paid a high price.”