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08-23-12, 09:49 AM #1
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Jail for 180mph M6 chase driver
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."all that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing" Edmund Burke.
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08-23-12, 11:29 AM #2
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WHAT!!! 9 years?? Wouldn't a "caution" be enough??
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08-23-12, 12:24 PM #3
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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.the sole advantage of power is that you can do more good.
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08-23-12, 08:52 PM #4
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It's people like this that are job security for us.
Originally Posted by Motorwaycop
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08-23-12, 10:25 PM #5
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I think he may actually beat my Vic
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08-24-12, 02:27 PM #6
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Unless you are over 30 yrs service and deemed too expensive! Originally Posted by keith720
What, me, still bitter ? !!the sole advantage of power is that you can do more good.
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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
the sole advantage of power is that you can do more good.
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That's gotta make you miss the job, my friend. Originally Posted by Motorwaycop
For the morning will come. Brightly will it shine on the brave and true, kindly upon all who suffer for the cause, glorious upon the tombs of heroes. Thus will shine the dawn.
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