Man charged after 150mph police chase on A12
Majid Masoud Saad, 31, from Barking, east London, has been charged with drink driving, dangerous driving and failing to stop for police.
Essex Police stated that the driver was reaching speeds of more than 150mph during the chase, with London's Metropolitan Police initially in pursuit.
The Essex force then said that "the vehicle was pursued, and several tactics were used to stop it at Ongar".
Saad was bailed and is scheduled to appear at Basildon Magistrates' Court on 4 September.
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