A man drove on the M62 in the wrong direction during a police chase.
Harry Hosker was driving a black Volkswagen Golf with false number plates, on Holdcroft Lane, Warrington, on Wednesday, July 20. The 27-year-old was then spotted by officers on patrol who followed the car, at around 7.50pm.
Hosker refused to stop the car and travelled onto Warrington Road. Officers then used a stinger to deflate the tyres as it entered the Birchwood area.
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A dashcam video released by Cheshire police, then shows him leading police on a pursuit, despite having four flat tyres. Cheshire police officers followed the car as it drove the wrong way down the M62 between junctions 11 and 10.
The vehicle eventually came to a stop near to junction 10 after the driver stopped in an emergency refuge bay and attempted to make off on foot into nearby fields. Hosker was arrested and charged a short time later.
Hosker, of Temple House, Glazebrook Lane, Rixton, appeared at Chester Magistrates’ Court on Friday, July 22, where he pleaded guilty to all the charges. His chargers were dangerous driving, use of a false number plate, driving without insurance, driving without a licence and possession of Class B drugs (Cannabis).
He was sentenced to one year in prison and was also disqualified from driving for 54 months.
Following the sentencing PC Dave Carr, from the Cheshire Police Roads and Crime Unit, said: "During the pursuit Hosker showed no regard for the safety of our officers or the other innocent road users, travelling at high speeds while having four flat tyres and even driving the wrong way down the motorway. However, despite his repeated attempts to evade officers, there really was nowhere to hide and he is now facing the consequences of his actions."
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