Man charged following police chase in Milton Keynes

Monday, 15 May 2023 14:09

A man from Luton has been charged with multiple offences following a police chase in Milton Keynes last night.

Last night (14 May), a driver failed to stop for police and was pursued around Bletchley before ramming a police BMWs.

Thames Valley Police officers, along with the Roads Policing team, stung the driver's tyres to force a stop.

Police say the car was stolen and on false plates.

James Clark, aged 34, of Hyde Road in Luton has since been charged with aggravated vehicle taking, dangerous driving, driving whilst disqualified, failing to provide a specimen for analysis, failing to stop for police and driving without insurance

Police say James has been remanded in custody and will appear at High Wycombe Magistrates Court this afternoon.

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