A danger driver who clocked 130mph as he tried to flee police has been spared prison.
Samuel Atkinson was driving his girlfriend's BMW without permission or insurance when he drew the attention of police in August. In the 25 minute chase that followed in Sunderland, he caused a number of near misses, forced his way through traffic, drove on the wrong side of the road and ran a red light.
Newcastle Crown Court heard Atkinson drove at up to 70mph in a 40mph zone, took roundabouts at 60mph and went around the same roundabout three times at Chester Road in the city. He then went onto the A19, where he drove at up to 100mph.
