Moment disqualified and armed driver rams police car before 135mph motorway chase

A disqualified driver rammed a police car before going on a 135mph motorway chase while armed with a loaded gun, dramatic dashcam footage shows. Kane McLeod, 32, was spotted by a police patrol speeding in an Audi A7 fitted with cloned number plates on the M25 near the Darenth Interchange in Dartford, Kent, on the evening of April 10, 2021. Officers followed the car onto the M20, where McLeod accelerated up to speeds up to 135mph. Dashcam footage captures the moment McLeod rammed a patrol car in before speeding off and leading them into a high-speed chase. McLeod, of Derby, was charged with possession of a firearm with intent to cause alarm or distress, possessing a firearm when prohibited for life, dangerous driving, driving while disqualified, and possession of cannabis. He pleaded guilty to all the charges and was sentenced to five years and 11 months imprisonment at Maidstone Crown Court. McLeod was also disqualified from driving for seven years and 10 months and will be required to do an extended test once his ban elapses. Watch more videos at the Independent TV: https://www.independent.co.uk/tv/edit... Click here to subscribe to The Independent: https://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-Independent About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Connect with The Independent: Check out our full video catalog:    / theindependent   Videos, daily editorial and more: http://www.theindy.com Click here to get the best of The Independent daily: https://www.independent.co.uk/newslet... Like The Independent on Facebook: https://www.fb.com/TheIndependentOnline Follow The Independent on Twitter:   / independent   Follow The Independent on Instagram:   / the.independent   Download the iOS & Android app: https://www.independent.co.uk/subscri... Help to support truly independent journalism. Every dollar you contribute will directly fund additional special reports and investigations from a free-thinking, award-winning newsroom you can trust - https://www.independent.co.uk/donations Subscribe to Independent Premium for exclusive content & live events: https://bit.ly/2MiOONB