Swansea man jailed after stealing car and driving dangerously through city streets

A Swansea man has been given a 20-month prison sentence for dangerous driving and aggravated vehicle taking after leading Police on a high speed chase through the streets of the city after stealing a car.

Kit Peters
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Craig Cullen driving dangerously through the streets of Swansea
Craig Cullen driving dangerously through the streets of Swansea (Image: South Wales Police)

South Wales Police say that officers, who were on patrol on Mynydd Newydd Road in Swansea on Wednesday 22nd November 2023, saw what appeared to be a vehicle being stolen in front of them.

A spokesperson for South Wales Police said: “The vehicle was followed for a short period, and immediately failed to stop as directed, being driven dangerously through roads within Swansea.

“A pursuit took place, where a short time later the vehicle went off road and was abandoned. With the use of a drone and Police helicopter, a male was sighted sitting on the riverbank.

“He was detained, identified and arrested.”

WATCH: Craig Cullen drives dangerously through the streets of swansea after stealing a vehicle
(Video: South Wales Police)
Craig Cullen
Craig Cullen
(Image: South Wales Police)

On 29 April 2024, following his guilty pleas, Craig Cullen, 39 from Swansea was sentenced for dangerous driving and aggravated vehicle taking.

He received a 20-month prison sentence and has been disqualified from driving for 65 months.

(Lead image: South Wales Police)

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Kit Peters is a journalist and the editor of Swansea Bay News, covering Swansea, Neath Port Talbot and Carmarthenshire since 2020.


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Kit Peters is a journalist and the editor of Swansea Bay News, covering Swansea, Neath Port Talbot and Carmarthenshire since 2020.
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