Banned Driver Jailed After Dangerous Police Chase Through Arundel
A disqualified driver who led police on a reckless 15-minute pursuit through the streets of Arundel has been jailed for 12 months.
Marley Keet, 28, of Old Market Lane, Littlehampton, was already banned from driving when he was spotted by officers outside Arundel around 1pm on April 13. When police attempted to stop him, Keet sped away at high speed, weaving through traffic and putting lives at risk.
Wrong-Way Driving and Collision
During the pursuit:
- Keet drove the wrong way around a roundabout
- Collided with other vehicles
- Continued towards Amberley
- Drove into a rural dead-end track
- Attempted to hide in the back of the van he was driving
He was swiftly arrested at the scene.
Court Outcome
At Lewes Crown Court on 17 June, Keet was sentenced for:
- Dangerous driving
- Driving while disqualified
- Driving without insurance
- Failing to provide a breath specimen
He was handed a 12-month prison sentence and banned from driving for an additional two and a half years.
Police Statement
PC Rick Schofield from Sussex Police’s Roads Policing Unit said:
“Keet’s driving was highly reckless and posed a significant risk to himself, his passenger, other road users, and pedestrians in the centre of Arundel. He showed complete disregard for the safety of others.
This case demonstrates our commitment to identifying and removing dangerous drivers from our roads. Excess speed and driving under the influence are among the leading causes of death and serious injury, and we will continue to take action against offenders.”
Sussex Police reaffirmed their commitment to road safety enforcement, particularly around disqualified and uninsured drivers, which remain a priority across the county.
