Police in Reading ask for help to find dangerous driver
For 15 minutes the car speeded and ignored red lights in the Earley and Woodley suburbs of the town
Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses following an incident of dangerous driving in Reading.
The incident occurred at approximately 6.45pm on Monday (1/11) when a Black Honda FR V was being driven erratically and at high speed along Beeston Way near to Asda, and then along the B3270 Lower Earley Way towards the Showcase Cinema roundabout.
The vehicle then entered the Woodley area along Loddon Bridge Road.
The vehicle jumped red lights and also narrowly missed colliding with other lower speed traffic for a period of around 15 minutes.
Investigating officer Detective Constable Lisa Maskell, based at Reading police station, said:
“This incident of dangerous driving occurred in the early evening on Monday, and I am confident that many people will have witnessed this.
“I am appealing to anybody who was in the area and saw what happened to please contact police on 101 or online, quoting reference number 43210493867.
“I am particularly keen to hear from anybody who was driving in the area and may have dash-cam footage to please check this and get in touch with us if it has captured the manner of this vehicle’s driving.
“You can also call the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111.”
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