A driver faces a lengthy ban after he was caught doing 110mph on the M40, with his six-year-old daughter in the back.

Thames Valley Police Roads Policing confirmed via their Twitter page that the driver was spotted by the Hampshire and Thames Valley Police Armed Response team on Sunday, November 15 exceeding the speed limit of 70mph.

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The driver was reported for excess speed and careless driving and after police officers looked inside the vehicle, they noticed the driver’s six-year-old daughter in the back seat of the car.

It was also confirmed that a report to social services will follow.