Dangerous driver took police on a pursuit along Black Country streets
Aman was arrested for ignoring the rules of the road
A dangerous driver took police on a pursuit along Black Country streets where he clocked up speeds of 60mph in 30mph zones.
Officers were on patrol in Coseley when they spotted Brady Stanway at the wheel of a Fiat Bravo which was then driven erratically.
He was sentenced at Wolverhampton Magistrates Court after previously admitting an offence each of dangerous driving, having no third party insurance and driving not in accordance with his licence on May 18.
Miss Alexandra Youster, prosecuting, said: “On May 18, 2026 at 6.50pm officers were on patrol in Coseley when they spotted a Bravo. The driver started accelerating. There was black smoke coming from the car's exhaust.
“The defendant turned left at which point the officers activated the siren and blue lights. His was travelling at speeds of 44mph on a 30mph.
“There was a pursuit which saw speeds of 50mph. He went straight across a junction without giving way. He lost control and hitting a kerb but continued driving for some time accelerating to 60mph.
“He voluntarily came to a stop and the police officers detained the defendant and two passengers. He had no licence or insurance.”
Mitigating for the 19-year-old, who has previous convictions, Mr Mukhtar Ubhi asked for him to be given a suspended sentence and credit for his guilty pleas. A probation report that found he was suitable for unpaid work in the community.
Chair of the bench Mrs Helena Taylor told Stanway: “It was dangerous driving and occurred at 6.50 in the evening when there would have been a lot of people on the road. I have to warn you that the prison sentence will be activated if you do anything else in the next 18 months.
“You must also notify probation of any change of address.”
“We are going to send you to prison for a period of 24 weeks. This will be suspended on condition that you don’t get convicted for any offence within the next 18 months. You must comply with the probation requirements.”
Stanway, of Salcombe Grove, Coseley, must attend 25 activity days, carry out 150 hours of unpaid work. He was also banned him from the road for 18 months. He must take an extended driving test before going behind the wheel in future. He was also ordered to pay £85 costs and £154 victims’ surcharge.
There was no separate penalty for having no licence or insurance. He told the the court he would pay the sum in full. He was not charged with a speeding offence.