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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Sam Russell

Norfolk driver banned after dangerous 139mph police chase with lights off

Sapsford-Howard turned his lights off as he sped away from the police - (PA)

A driver who hit speeds of 139mph and turned off his headlights to escape pursuing officers has received an 18-month driving ban.

Morgan Sapsford-Howard, 20, was arrested eight days after the red Ford Fiesta he was driving drew the attention of police on the A11 at Thetford, Norfolk Police stated.

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