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A man caught doing 180mph in a police chase on the M6 in the West Midlands has been jailed for nine years.
Ben Westwood, of Woden Road, Wednesfield, is thought to be the fastest driver to be caught in the UK.
Wolverhampton Crown Court heard how during the 65-mile chase in January Westwood, 33, almost outpaced the police helicopter, in a stolen car.
BBC News - Jail for 180mph M6 chase driver Ben Westwood
There is a short video clip and radio traffic on the news story.
WHAT!!! 9 years?? Wouldn't a "caution" be enough??:brick:
I remember young Ben as a 14 yr old when he first started out.
Just goes to show once a scrote always a scrote.
Probably spent more time in prison since he was 14 than he has on the outside.
Nice to see the old team got their man in the end.
It's people like this that are job security for us.Quote:
Originally Posted by Motorwaycop
I think he may actually beat my Vic :cry: :doh:
Unless you are over 30 yrs service and deemed too expensive!Quote:
Originally Posted by keith720
What, me, still bitter ? !!
Actually just listened to the audio, this really was my old shift. Dave does get a little excited about the stinger doesn't he!i
That's gotta make you miss the job, my friend.Quote:
Originally Posted by Motorwaycop