A BMW driver from Somerset led police on a harrowing high-speed chase, reaching speeds up to 100mph and putting countless road users at risk. Dorset Police officers spotted the grey BMW 1 Series on the A35 Puddletown bypass, suspecting it was displaying cloned plates and driving without insurance.
At approximately 9:45 a.m. on Sunday, June 22, 2025, officers activated their lights and sirens near Bere Regis to stop the vehicle, but the driver ignored commands and sped onto the A31. Sarwar Rasool Mustafa, 27, of Chard, continued to evade police over an 18.5-mile pursuit, recklessly running red lights and crossing double white lines.
The chase ended safely in Autumn Close, Ferndown, where Mustafa was arrested. On December 19 at Bournemouth Crown Court, he was sentenced to 18 months in prison after pleading guilty to dangerous driving, failing to stop, driving without insurance, and driving without a valid licence. Additionally, he received a 40-month driving disqualification.
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Police Constable Mark Palmer of the Roads Policing Team condemned Mustafa’s actions, highlighting the extreme danger posed by his excessive speed and overtaking maneuvers. “It is incredibly fortunate that no collisions occurred and that no one was hurt,” Palmer said. “There is no justification for this kind of reckless driving, which could have had tragic consequences.”
Palmer urged all drivers to exercise responsibility and follow traffic laws to ensure their own safety and that of others on the road.