A disqualified driver who sped dangerously through Wrexham’s streets has been jailed. Matthew David Mills, 28, narrowly missed hitting several vehicles as he attempted to evade North Wales Police (NWP) officers.
He was spotted in the New Broughton area of Wrexham at about 6pm on Monday, November 25. PC Ryan Taylor of the NWP Roads Crime Unit was on patrol when he identified Mills, who he knew to be disqualified, behind the wheel of a black Audi A3.
Mills, of Church View, Chirk, drove at speed into Wrexham city centre as he made off from the police vehicle. Overtaking several vehicles on Stansty Road, he then made his way back to Old Mold Road, Gwersyllt. As he drove at excess speed towards Summerhill, he narrowly avoided two other vehicles before turning into Poolmouth Road.
Sightings were then lost. But police later caught up with Mills and, in court, he admitted several driving offences. These included driving whilst disqualified, dangerous driving, failing to stop and driving without insurance.
Appearing in court in Wrexham last month, he was sentenced to nine months in prison. He was disqualified from driving for three years with a requirement for an extended re-test. Mills was also ordered to pay £272 in costs.
PC Ryan Taylor said: “Mills is a habitual disqualified driver and repeat offender. He knew he shouldn’t have been behind the wheel that day, and in his attempt to drive away he placed numerous members of the public at risk with his excessive speeds and dangerous overtakes during the pursuit around the Wrexham area.
“Driving whilst already disqualified showed a real contempt for the authorities. His selfish, dangerous and irresponsible actions have been highlighted to the court and he can now contemplate about his behaviour whilst behind bars. Sign up now for the latest news on the North Wales Live Whatsapp community
“Those who are banned from driving are banned for good reason, and we will always do all that we can to make sure those who feel the rules do not apply to them are brought to account. Reducing the number of people killed or seriously injured on our roads remains a priority for North Wales Police.
“We will continue to do all that we can to remove dangerous drivers from the roads.” Sign up for the North Wales Live newsletter sent twice daily to your inbox
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