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David Huntley

Banned drink-driver led police on high speed chase through County Durham in friend's BMW

A banned drink-driver led police on a high-speed chase in his friend's BMW.

Uninsured driver Daniel Clayton overtook officers on the A1 on July 28 this year, but failed to stop when they tried to pull him over. The 28-year-old - who was disqualified from driving and had no licence - then led officers on a high-speed chase that lasted around 10 minutes and saw him hit speeds of up to 110mph.

Clayton, of no fixed address, appeared at Durham Crown Court via link from HMP Durham on Wednesday to be sentenced for dangerous driving, driving whilst disqualified, drink-driving, failing to stop, and driving without insurance or a licence. He had previously pleaded guilty to the offences.

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