‘From what was a routine traffic stop this turned into one of the most dangerous experiences of my career’
16:06, 29 Aug 2025Updated 16:08, 29 Aug 2025
Two men have been jailed after high-speed police chase on the M4 in south Wales(Image: Wiltshire Police)
Two men have been sent to prison following a high-speed chase on the M4 in south Wales.
The chase included a high-powered lamp, which was shone in the eyes of pursuing officers, and missiles were thrown from the car, Bristol Live reported. An officer involved in the incident described it as “one of the most dangerous experiences of [their] career”.
Officers spotted Jordan Jones, 26, of Cormorant Way in Duffryn, Newport, speeding on the M4 westbound near junction 18 at 1am on December 22, 2024. He was driving a grey Vauxhall Astra while disqualified and without insurance. For the biggest stories in Wales first sign up to our daily newsletter here.
The court heard Jones failed to stop for officers and led them on a pursuit at speeds of up to 120mph. The court also heard he was repeatedly driving his vehicle towards the officers and almost caused multiple collisions.
Throughout the pursuit Jones’ passenger Lloyd Davis, 23, of Bedwas, Caerphilly, repeatedly shone a high-powered light into the windscreen of PC Hobbs, and when parallel directly into his eyes as well as throwing missiles from the vehicle.
The pursuit ended near junction 23 for Magor in Monmouthshire due to an engine failure of Jones’ Astra and both were arrested.
Jordan Jones was charged and pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, driving without insurance, and driving without a licence.
In a hearing at Newport Crown Court on Tuesday he was jailed for 16 months and disqualified from driving for four years and two months.
Lloyd Davis was charged with causing danger to other road users, aiding and abetting dangerous driving, and obstructing a police officer. He was jailed for nine months and a further three years and nine months for drugs offences relating to a Gwent Police investigation.
Roads policing officer PC Hobbs said: “From what was a routine traffic stop this turned into one of the most dangerous experiences of my career.
“Having a light that was so powerful shone directly into my eyes, heating my face, while pursuing a fleeing vehicle was a challenge.
“Thanks to my training and desire to keep the public safe, with the support of my colleagues, we brought this pursuit to a safe conclusion and both individuals were arrested.
“The sentencing for both the driver and passenger are a fair reflection on the dangers they posed to other road users and I hope it stands as an incentive for others not to be so reckless.”