Getaway driver jailed for 9 years

A GETAWAY driver who reached speeds of up to 180mph in a police chase has been jailed for nine years by a judge who branded his driving “appalling” and “atrocious”.

Ben Westwood, 33, was sentenced at Wolverhampton Crown Court for conspiracy to burgle, conspiracy to steal and dangerous driving in the city on 13 January.

He had denied the charges.