Drink-driver jailed after high-speed police chase

Ashley Collingwood-Hook was requested to stop by officers in Balby after his white Transit van was flagged as not having insurance.

He was pursued through Conisbrough and onto the M1 before being brought to a halt at junction 33 of the M1.

Roads policing officer PC Tom Harrop said: “Once Collingwood-Hook had come to a stop, he was quickly arrested.

“It then became apparent he was driving over the limit for alcohol and tested positive for cannabis in his system.

“During his interview, he showed no remorse for his actions and was unaware of the consequences his actions could have had.

“He was charged with no insurance, no licence, failing to stop for officers, driving while over the prescribed limit of alcohol and drugs and dangerous driving.

“We will intercept those who pose a risk on our roads. The laws are there for a reason, to be followed for everyone’s safety.”

Collingwood-Hook (28), of Downing Street, Alfreton, Derbyshire, appeared at Sheffield Crown Court on September 27 and was sentenced to 12 months in prison.

He was also suspended from driving for two years and must take an extended test before getting back behind the wheel.

PC Harrop said: “I hope today’s sentence highlights that we will intercept those who use our road for criminality, and we will bring those who pose a risk to innocent people before the courts. This behaviour will not be tolerated on our roads.”