Man jailed for lying to police after speeding on M4
It happened near Swindon on June 19, 2022.
Last updated 25th Jun 2024
A man has been jailed for perverting the course of justice after lying to officers about his identity after being pulled over for speeding on the M4 near Swindon.
It happened on June 19, 2022.
25 year-old Jahad Hussain of Capel Crescent, Newport, was stopped on the M4 between junctions 15 and 16.
Hussain was disqualified from driving and gave a relative’s details as his own. The relative denied being involved but refused to identify the suspect - who was later identified as Hussain
He was charged with driving while disqualified and perverting the course of justice.
At a hearing on June 14, Hussain pleaded guilty and was jailed for six months for driving while disqualified and perverting the course of justice. He was also banned from driving for 35 months.
Roads Policing Officer Paul Brewster said: “Not only was Hussain already disqualified from driving when he was pulled over, he lied to officers about his identity and tried to blame it on a relative instead.
“This is a very serious offence and amounts to perverting the course of justice.
“This is where a defendant lies or acts to stop the true facts of an incident being established in order to avoid punishment or to get the wrong person punished.
“I’m pleased that the courts have recognised the severity of the offence by giving Hussain a custodial sentence.
“I’d also like to thank Gwent Police for their support in the investigation.”