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Reading man sentenced to 18 months for dangerous driving

Staff Writer by Staff Writer
Monday, February 20, 2023 2:11 pm
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On 7 January this year, Spencer was the driver of a Mercedes Benz with false number plates and crashed into two members of the public while being pursued.

On 7 January this year, Spencer was the driver of a Mercedes Benz with false number plates and crashed into two members of the public while being pursued.

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A READING man has been sentenced to 18 months for dangerous driving.

Luke Spencer, aged 44 and of Lyndhurst Road, Reading, pleaded guilty to a count of dangerous driving, a count of failing to provide a blood specimen for analysis, a count of having no insurance, and one of driving otherwise than in accordance with a license.

He was given the sentence of 18 months at Reading Crown Court on Wednesday, January 15.

On Saturday, January 7, Spencer was driving a Mercedes Benz with false number plates.

He made off from police, travelling at more than 70 mph in a 30 mph, before crashing into two members of the public.

He was pursued by officers and arrested at the scene.

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The two members of the public sustained minor injuries.

Investigating officer, PC Jamie Payne, of the Joint Roads Policing Unit said: “Thankfully nobody was more seriously injured considering the speed that which Spencer was travelling.

“I am pleased a dangerous offender was apprehended and has been sentenced to prison to think about his actions.”

On 7 January this year, Spencer was the driver of a Mercedes Benz with false number plates and crashed into two members of the public while being pursued.
On 7 January this year, Spencer was the driver of a Mercedes Benz with false number plates and crashed into two members of the public while being pursued.
On 7 January this year, Spencer was the driver of a Mercedes Benz with false number plates and crashed into two members of the public.
On 7 January this year, Spencer was the driver of a Mercedes Benz with false number plates and crashed into two members of the public.

 

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