Man cleared of dangerous driving over 'record-breaking' UK trip

Thomas Davies, 29, boasted of travelling from John o'Groats to Land's End in under 10 hours

A car enthusiast who boasted that he had set a speed record by travelling from John o'Groats to Land's End in less than 10 hours has been cleared of dangerous driving.

Thomas Davies, 29, was prosecuted after telling newspapers and radio stations he made the trip, which according to the AA is 837 miles, in nine hours and 36 minutes in his silver Audi A5.