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Man charged after 150mph road pursuit

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Essex Police said a man was charged after driving at about 150mph on the A12

A man has been charged with driving offences after allegedly driving at more than 150mph (240km/h) and failing to stop, prompting a police pursuit.

Essex Police said the motorist was driving at high speeds on the A12 on Saturday, with both its officers and Metropolitan Police colleagues pursuing the vehicle, eventually bringing it to a stop at Ongar.

A 31-year-old man from Barking, east London, was charged with drink-driving, dangerous driving and failing to stop.

He was bailed and is set to appear at Basildon Magistrates' Court on 4 September.

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