Man charged after police chase near Sleaford

A 20-year-old man has been charged for dangerous driving, driving while disqualified, possession of drugs, failing to stop and driving without insurance after a police chase near Sleaford.

According to Lincolnshire Police, the driver of a silver Ford Focus was first seen by officers on the A153 at Sleaford around 4pm on Sunday (September 13).

placeholder image — A 20 year old man has been charged.

A police spokesperson said: “He was requested to stop but didn't and then continued to fail to stop for a further 10 miles. The man was arrested when his car stopped working and he pulled over in a layby near Tumby.

Finn Weston, aged 20, of Derwent Drive, Oakham, Rutland, has been charged with five offences and will appear at Lincoln Magistrates Court on Tuesday (September 15).