Hampshire van driver led police on dangerous M27 pursuit

On November 19, Samson Leonard Biddle was reported to police for driving dangerously in a white Citroen Berlingo van.

He had been spotted on the M27, travelling eastbound near Rownhams services at around 12.30pm.

Biddle’s van was stopped by police on the M27 (Image: Hampshire Constabulary)

Reports from members of the public suggested that Biddle was swerving across three lanes and narrowly avoiding other vehicles.

Despite being signalled to stop, the 37-year-old continued driving dangerously, running red lights and mounting pavements.

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Samson Leonard Biddle, 37, who led police on a dangerous chase along the M27, has been sentenced. (Image: Hampshire and Isle of Wight Roads Policing)

Police were authorised to use tactical contact to bring the van to a stop between junctions 11 and 12 on the M27.

Biddle, of Billy Road, Hayling Island, was arrested and later charged with dangerous driving and failing to provide a specimen for analysis.

He was sentenced on December 19 at Portsmouth Crown Court after pleading guilty.

Biddle received a six-month prison term, suspended for two years.

He was also disqualified from driving for four years and will be required to take an extended retest.