Men jailed after shining high-power light at Police during 120mph chase
Jordan Jones (right) failed to stop on the M4, while Lloyd Davis (left) shined the light at pursuing officers
Two men from Wales have been jailed after shining a high-powered light into the eyes of a Wiltshire Police officer during a pursuit on the M4.
Jordan Jones, 26, of Cormorant Way, Dyffryn, was spotted by officers speeding on the M4 westbound near junction 18 in a grey Vauxhall Astra while disqualified and without insurance, around 1am on 22nd December 2024.
He failed to stop for officers, before leading them on a chase at speeds of up to 120mph, driving his vehicle towards the officers and almost colliding a number of times.
Throughout the pursuit, the passenger, 23-year-old Lloyd Davis, of Bryn Heol, Bedwas, repeatedly shone a high-powered light into the windscreen of PC Hobbs, shining it directly into the officer's eyes.
He also threw missiles from the car during the pursuit.
The pair were eventually arrested near Junction 23 for Magor, after the Astra's engine failed.
Roads Policing Officer PC Hobbs said: “From what was a routine traffic stop, this turned into one of the most dangerous experiences of my career.
“Having a light that was so powerful shone directly into my eyes, heating my face, while pursuing a fleeing vehicle was a challenge.
“Thanks to my training and desire to keep the public safe, with the support of my colleagues, we brought this pursuit to a safe conclusion and both individuals were arrested.
Jones admitted to dangerous driving, driving without insurance and driving without a licence and has been sentenced to 16 months in prison and disqualified from driving for four-years-and-two-months.
Davis was charged with causing danger to other road users, aiding and abetting dangerous driving and obstructing a police officer.
He was jailed for nine months, and a further three-years-and-nine-months for drugs offences relating to a Gwent Police investigation.
PC Hobbs said the sentences are a "fair reflection on the dangers they posed to other road users", adding: "I hope it stands as an incentive for others not to be so reckless.”