Glorifying dangerous driving ‘truly reprehensible’, says PM after A66 crash
24-08-2026 14:19 via standard.co.uk

Glorifying dangerous driving ‘truly reprehensible’, says PM after A66 crash

Pc Matthew Blades and Pc Tom Clough were killed when a VW Passat – which had been pursued by police – was driven the wrong way on a dual carriageway.
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