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Disqualified Driver Jailed After High-Speed Chase
29 Sep
Summary
- Driver reached 130mph during police pursuit.
- He was already disqualified from driving.
- The pursuit involved dangerous driving tactics.
A high-speed police pursuit through North Yorkshire concluded with a 12-month jail sentence for Mohammed Muqadas Hussain, a 22-year-old already banned from driving. The incident began shortly after midnight on Wednesday when Hussain failed to stop for Durham Police.
Officers from North Yorkshire Police took over the pursuit on the A1(M) at junction 50. During the chase, Hussain was observed driving at 130mph, including speeds of 110mph in a 30mph zone, and navigated roundabouts in the wrong direction.
The pursuit ended when Hussain reached a dead end on Blackthorn Avenue in Knaresborough. He exited his vehicle and attempted to flee on foot but was apprehended by officers shortly thereafter.
Appearing at York Magistrates' Court the following day, Hussain admitted to dangerous driving, driving while disqualified, and driving without insurance. In addition to his prison sentence, he received an 18-month driving ban and was ordered to pay court costs.
