Officers made the quick and selfless decision to make tactical contact with a high-value car recently stolen in a burglary while pursuing it to prevent an attempt to drive the wrong way onto the #M25 at #Brentwood

Wrong-Way Driver Nabbed After Near-Disaster on Highway

Chaos was narrowly avoided when a driver took a brand-new car the wrong way down a busy highway. The motorist, driving a spotless 22-plate less than two weeks old, has been arrested on multiple charges, including reckless driving that could have been fatal.

Police Left Shaken But Ready to Roll

Officers on the scene admit they felt stiff and shaken after the tense incident. Thankfully, no one was hurt, and the officers are set to return to duty tonight, despite the scare.

Brand-New Car Not So Lucky

While the driver faces serious legal trouble, the shiny new vehicle won’t be so fortunate. Authorities say the car is replaceable, but the potential disaster was anything but.

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