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| A biker who reached speeds of up to 130mph on an A-road through Wiltshire has been sent to prison for 15 months. | A biker who reached speeds of up to 130mph on an A-road through Wiltshire has been sent to prison for 15 months. |
| Christopher O'Donovan, 44, from Devizes, outran a fleet of police cars and force helicopter before returning home to bed, Swindon Crown Court heard. | Christopher O'Donovan, 44, from Devizes, outran a fleet of police cars and force helicopter before returning home to bed, Swindon Crown Court heard. |
| O'Donovan had earlier pleaded guilty to dangerous driving and driving while disqualified on his Kawasaki ZX600. | O'Donovan had earlier pleaded guilty to dangerous driving and driving while disqualified on his Kawasaki ZX600. |
| He was told he must serve at least half his sentence and was also disqualified from driving for three years. | He was told he must serve at least half his sentence and was also disqualified from driving for three years. |
| After sentencing Supt Matt Pullen of Wiltshire Police said they would not tolerate anyone who "seeks to flagrantly disobey the law". | After sentencing Supt Matt Pullen of Wiltshire Police said they would not tolerate anyone who "seeks to flagrantly disobey the law". |
| "This was an incredibly irresponsible act in which the motorcyclist put his own life and the lives of other road users in extreme danger," said Supt Pullen. | "This was an incredibly irresponsible act in which the motorcyclist put his own life and the lives of other road users in extreme danger," said Supt Pullen. |
| ...this sends a strong message that the criminal justice system and our community safety partners will not tolerate this type of behaviour Insp Dean Knight | ...this sends a strong message that the criminal justice system and our community safety partners will not tolerate this type of behaviour Insp Dean Knight |
| "It is also shows blatant disregard for the laws which apply to all road users. | "It is also shows blatant disregard for the laws which apply to all road users. |
| "The court has shown that this behaviour is unacceptable and that those who drive in such a manner will have to face the consequences of their actions," he said. | "The court has shown that this behaviour is unacceptable and that those who drive in such a manner will have to face the consequences of their actions," he said. |
| Insp Dean Knight of Devizes police added: ''I am pleased the court has dealt with this person so robustly. | Insp Dean Knight of Devizes police added: ''I am pleased the court has dealt with this person so robustly. |
| ''Excess speed is one of the main causes of collisions and this sends a strong message that the criminal justice system and our community safety partners will not tolerate this type of behaviour.'' | ''Excess speed is one of the main causes of collisions and this sends a strong message that the criminal justice system and our community safety partners will not tolerate this type of behaviour.'' |
| In 2002, motorcyclist Lee Beddis was caught on a speed camera travelling at 155mph on the A465 in Wales. He was sentenced to 180 hours community punishment and a 12 month ban. | In 2002, motorcyclist Lee Beddis was caught on a speed camera travelling at 155mph on the A465 in Wales. He was sentenced to 180 hours community punishment and a 12 month ban. |
| The following year Andrew Osborne was jailed for 28 days after overtaking a lorry at 157mph on an A-road near Buckingham. | The following year Andrew Osborne was jailed for 28 days after overtaking a lorry at 157mph on an A-road near Buckingham. |