Driver receives suspended sentence for driving whilst disqualified, and failing to stop for police

A #BMW driver has received a suspended 24-month jail term for driving whilst disqualified, and failing to stop for police. This happened in #Bognor Regis.

Police noticed the white BMW speeding, when they attempted to pull the driver over, he failed to stop.

The driver, Oliver Houlihan, 36, drove over roundabouts, running red lights, and other traffic signs.

The police canine, Isla, had to bite the criminal to stop him from escaping, or resisting arrest.

Oliver received: 17 months behind bars, suspended for 24 months, and a three-year driving ban.

Investigating officer, PC Trevor Pritchard, said: “This case demonstrates that we will continue to proactively patrol our roads in #Sussex in search of drivers who put themselves, and other motorists at risk."

“Dangerous, and antisocial driving is completely unacceptable, and it all too often leads to collisions which result in serious injuries, and in some tragic cases, death."

“Our aim is to engage with our communities to provide education about the risks associated with such behaviour, and to deal robustly with offenders. We may not be everywhere all the time, but we could be anywhere.”