Police pursued a driver allegedly speeding at more than 100mph on the M4 in Wiltshire.

Officers were able to identify the car after following it along a stretch of the motorway through Wiltshire.

Police say they clocked the vehicle going at more than 100mph during the pursuit and have since reported the alleged offender to court.

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A spokesperson for the force added: “RPU stopped this vehicle on the M4 due to excess speed.

“Followed for a number of kilometres in excess of 100mph. Driver reported.”

Police regularly check the M4 for speeding drivers, as well as other roads around the county.

This is part of the force’s crackdown on the “fatal five” motoring offences that contribute to serious crashes.

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