WATCH: Man sentenced after high-speed police pursuit in High Wycombe
At times he exceeded 70mph in a 30mph zone.
Last updated 8th Apr 2022
A man from High Wycombe has been sentenced to a young offenders’ institution after he was convicted of driving while disqualified and dangerous driving in the town.
Faisal Kabir, aged 20, of Grenfell Avenue, High Wycombe, pleaded guilty to both offences in a hearing at Amersham Crown Court last Thursday (31/3).
He was subsequently sent to a young offenders’ institution for three months for the driving while disqualified offence and given a further ten months’ suspended for three years, for the dangerous driving.
Kabir was also banned from driving for three years and must take an extended re-test in order to regain his licence.
At just after 1.40pm on 2 February this year, Kabir was seen driving a black Audi S3 on Hughenden Road in Wycombe.
Kabir was a disqualified driver, and officers indicated for him to stop.
However, he refused to stop, and embarked on dangerous driving through the town, at times exceeding 70mph in a 30mph zone.
Officers from Thames Valley Police’s Roads Policing Unit used tactical contact to bring the pursuit to a conclusion to avoid causing any further danger to the public.
As a result of this, Kabir was stopped and arrested, and nobody was injured.
Investigating officer PC Phil Duthie of the Joint Operations Roads Policing Unit, based at Amersham, said: “Kabir showed a complete disregard for the public, his passenger and himself during this shocking incident of dangerous driving.
“By simply not stopping when asked to do so by police, he made matters a lot worse for him and put others in danger.
“His actions were completely unnecessary and in order to ensure the safety of all other road users, we took a decision to make a tactical contact to stop him.
“I hope that this sentence sends a message to others who make off from police in this manner.
“Our drivers are highly skilled and will bring dangerous drivers to justice to keep our roads safe.
“If you are asked to stop by police, please do so. Do not attempt to evade police, as you will be caught, either at the time, or later, and you will be brought to justice.”