Jailed: Disqualified driver caught after Ludlow high-speed police chase
A serial thief and disqualified driver who led police on a high speed chase around Ludlow town centre has been jailed for three years.
By Lisa O'Brien
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Lee Stanton was seen by police with a stolen number plate taped to the Citroen Picasso he was driving on June 6, Shrewsbury Crown Court heard.
Mr Guy Mathieson, prosecuting, said he was pursued by officers before being arrested about 15 minutes later.
He said that at times the 41-year-old accelerated to speeds of 60mph in 30mph zones and drove through red traffic lights.
Stanton abandoned the car at Tesco before running off, but he was captured by police.
Mr Mathieson said he was also driving while disqualified and was found with a small amount of cannabis and amphetamine.
