A drug driver who did more than 70mph in a 20 zone during a police pursuit has walked free from court.
Jay Jackson had no licence or insurance when police spotted him driving a Mercedes at speed in Blaydon, Gateshead, in February. Officers followed him and activated their blue lights and siren but he failed to stop.
He drove erratically, overtaking another car, doing 70mph in a 20 zone, going through a red light, going through no entry signs and evading a police stinger at the last moment. After a chase lasting around 20 minutes, he eventually crashed, causing damage to his car and leading to the air bags being deployed.
