Man charged following Swindon vehicle chase and collision

By Barrie Hudson - 16 June 2025

Crime

A man has been charged following a pursuit in Swindon on Thursday 12 June.

Tyler Okeeffe, 19, of Azalea Drive, Burbage, Leicestershire, has been charged with dangerous driving, driving a vehicle otherwise than in accordance with a licence, driving without insurance, driving a motor vehicle without an MOT certificate and failing to stop for officers.

He appeared at Swindon Magistrates’ Court on Saturday morning - 14 June - and was remanded into custody.

He is due to appear at Swindon Crown Court for a plea hearing on 18 July.

The charge relates to an incident at around 1.25pm on Thursday, when Okeeffe failed to stop for officers before a pursuit ensued, culminating in a collision on the A419.

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