October 30th 2024.
A man has been sentenced to over two and a half years in jail for a shocking incident that caused extensive damage to the Prime Minister's Chequers estate. 44-year-old Matthew Wootten, who was under the influence of alcohol, crashed his Volkswagen Scirocco into the Victory Gate at the entrance of the country residence on June 25. CCTV footage captured the white car speeding towards the gate, smashing through it and causing severe damage to both the car and the property.
The court heard that Wootten was nearly three times over the legal alcohol limit at the time of the incident. The wreckage of his car was later found to contain several cans of alcohol. This reckless act not only caused over £38,000 worth of damage, but also resulted in serious injuries for Wootten himself.
The crash took place in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, just before the general election when Rishi Sunak was the Prime Minister. Wootten pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, damaging property, and driving under the influence of alcohol. He was sentenced to 32 months in prison and banned from driving for 40 months.
The incident was discovered by passerby Ian Longthorne, who was visiting a friend and taking a walk near the manor house. He saw emergency vehicles rushing past and later stumbled upon the crash scene. "It's always a shock to see a crash and this one was quite unusual," Longthorne said. He even managed to take some photographs from a public path that goes through Chequers.
Celia Mardon, a Senior Crown Prosecutor, stated that CCTV footage clearly showed Wootten intentionally driving at high speed towards the gates. The evidence, along with his high blood alcohol level, left him with no choice but to plead guilty to the charges. Mardon also noted that Wootten's reckless actions not only caused significant damage to the property, but also could have endangered the lives of others.
The incident serves as a reminder of the dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol and the consequences that can result from such reckless behavior. It also highlights the importance of being vigilant and responsible while on the road, as one wrong decision can have devastating effects.
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