A dangerous driver led police on a high speed chase in the early hours of the morning before smashing into a set of railings.
Lee Rylance was suspected of drink driving on February 22 this year, but when patrolling police in South Shields attempted to pull him over, he sped-off and instead led them on a dangerous chase that saw him mount various kerbs and hit speeds of up to 70mph in residential areas. The pursuit finally ended when Rylance smashed into a set of railings, but he still attempted to drive away and had to be threatened with a Taser by police before finally being arrested.
Rylance, 44, of Norwich Way, Jarrow, appeared at Newcastle Crown Court on Friday to be sentenced for dangerous driving, driving without insurance, and failing to provide a specimen. He had pleaded guilty to the charges.
