Key facts
- Nathan Owen was sentenced to over four years in prison.
- Owen faked a brake failure in his electric Jaguar.
- The fabricated brake failure was intended to avoid car payments.
- Owen drove at high speeds on motorways.
- He intentionally collided with police cars.
- The Jaguar ran out of battery power.
- Investigations confirmed the car's brakes were functioning correctly.
- Owen had significant debt.
Nathan Owen has received a prison sentence of over four years for orchestrating a scheme involving his electric Jaguar, which he claimed had brake failure. Owen fabricated the story of the Jaguar's brakes malfunctioning to avoid making payments on the vehicle. He engaged in dangerous driving behaviors, including high-speed travel on motorways and deliberate collisions with police cars. The incident concluded when the electric Jaguar's battery depleted, rendering the vehicle inoperable. Subsequent investigations into the matter revealed that the car's braking system was fully operational and had no defects. It was also uncovered that Owen was experiencing substantial financial difficulties and significant debt, which investigators believe motivated his actions. The court's decision reflects the severity of the deception and the risks posed by his actions.