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'Idiot' teenage dad who led police on dangerous chase from Shifnal to Wolverhampton in high-powered Audi avoids prison

An “idiot” teenage dad who led police on a car chase from Shifnal to Wolverhampton in a high-powered Audi has avoided jail.

Supporting image for story: 'Idiot' teenage dad who led police on dangerous chase from Shifnal to Wolverhampton in high-powered Audi avoids prison

Supporting image for story: Electric vehicle supply chain pilot to launch in the West Midlands

Electric vehicle supply chain pilot to launch in the West Midlands

Supporting image for story: How Slade's Merry Xmas Everybody stormed the charts and turned four West Midland lads into global music legends

How Slade's Merry Xmas Everybody stormed the charts and turned four West Midland lads into global music legends

Supporting image for story: Pub regulars save Christmas after returning Santa Claus to rightful home at hospital

Pub regulars save Christmas after returning Santa Claus to rightful home at hospital

Supporting image for story: The shocking moment a West Midlands chocolate thief smashes through shop window with shovel to steal confectionery

The shocking moment a West Midlands chocolate thief smashes through shop window with shovel to steal confectionery

Supporting image for story: Telford shoplifter, 43, jailed for stealing jumper and whiskey from Sainsbury's

Telford shoplifter, 43, jailed for stealing jumper and whiskey from Sainsbury's

Supporting image for story: Telford woman's violent ex-partner jailed after commuters prevented him attacking her at Wolverhampton rail station

Telford woman's violent ex-partner jailed after commuters prevented him attacking her at Wolverhampton rail station

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'Idiot' teenage dad who led police on dangerous chase from Shifnal to Wolverhampton in high-powered Audi avoids prison

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