A banned driver has been jailed after a wild police chase in Walsall ended with him smashing into a police car multiple times.
Reckless Chase Sparks Chaos in Birchills
On the evening of Wednesday, 17 December, officers spotted a Vauxhall Astra with cloned number plates tearing through Birchills. The driver, 41-year-old Peter O’Neil, refused to stop.
Instead of pulling over, O’Neil drove dangerously, even reversing to ram a police car four times in a desperate bid to escape arrest. His reckless spree ended after officers chased him on foot and finally caught him.
Courts Slam Jailed Driver with Tough Sentence
O’Neil, from Parkes Street, Walsall, faced Birmingham Magistrates Court on Friday. He pleaded guilty to:
- Dangerous driving
- Driving while disqualified
- No insurance
- Failing to stop for police
The court gave him a 12-month prison sentence and slapped a four-year driving ban on him.
West Midlands Police Crack Down on Deadly Driving Offences
This month, West Midlands Police launched fresh operations targeting the notorious “Fatal 4” offences — including speeding and reckless driving. They vowed to keep cracking down hard on dangerous drivers to keep roads safer for everyone.
“We are committed to making our roads safer alongside our partners and the community,” West Midlands Police said.
