Dangerous driver jailed after high-speed chase in Hull
Matthew Harding sentenced to 15 months in prison and banned from driving
Matthew Harding, a 36-year-old from Devon Street in Hull, has been sentenced to one year and three months in prison after leading police on a high-speed chase through the streets of the city.
Harding, who pleaded guilty at Hull Crown Court, will also be disqualified from driving for three years and seven months and must pass an extended retest before driving again.
The incident, which occurred in July 2025, started when Harding's silver Land Rover Discovery caught the attention of officers due to erratic driving on Spring Bank.
Despite police attempts to stop the vehicle, Harding failed to comply, leading to a pursuit through various roads, including Hessle Road and Boothferry Road.
The chase ended on the A164, where Harding stopped and was identified by officers.
He was arrested on suspicion of failing to stop, dangerous driving, and failing to provide a breath test.
While in custody, he was further detained for driving under the influence and not providing a specimen for analysis.
Harding also admitted to racially aggravated threatening behaviour in a separate incident.
Roads Policing Constable Storr highlighted the risks posed by Harding, who was driving at over 60mph in a 30mph zone and made dangerous overtakes.
Storr emphasized the importance of holding such drivers accountable and encouraged the public to report dangerous driving using Humberside Police's Operation Snap tool.
No injuries were reported due to the time of night the chase occurred, and officers involved in the pursuit were uninjured.