A man has been jailed for 16 months and given a lengthy driving disqualification following a dangerous pursuit through Melksham last month

Oliver Kent

Leroy Harding, 35, of Elm Grove, Southdown, Bath, pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, possession of cannabis, and driving while disqualified at Swindon Crown Court on Friday.

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In addition to the prison sentence, he was barred from driving for 11 years and five months.

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