Driver who led police on 140mph chase on M4 near Swindon jailed for 26 months

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Muneeb Mehran, 23, was sentenced to 26 months in prison and disqualified from driving for 18 months.

Muneeb Mehran, 23, of Whurley Way, Maidenhead, Berkshire, was caught speeding on the M4 eastbound, near junction 15, just before midnight on 19 January.

However, dashcam footage from the police car shows how Mehran drove off at speed, and a pursuit was authorised. The pursuit continued into the Thames Valley Police area, with officers from both forces managing to safely stop the vehicle.Mehran, who had a revoked licence and no insurance, was the only person inside the car.

The force added that Mehran was sentenced to 26 months in prison and disqualified from driving for 18 months, during a court hearing on 22 March.

 

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