A disqualified driver led police on a high-speed chase before losing control of his car and crashing into a van.

Chun Choi, 28, of Robroyston, was sentenced at Glasgow Sheriff Court after pleading guilty to four charges.

He admitted to dangerous driving, driving without insurance, driving whilst disqualified, and failing to provide a blood sample.

The court heard that officers spotted Choi on Dunard Street in North Glasgow at around 12.20pm on June 14, this year travelling above the 30mph limit.

Checks found that the owner and insured party were different people and Choi was not insured to drive the car.

As police began to chase the car Choi drove in the opposite carriageway before overtaking several vehicles at high speed.

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Police clocked speeds between 40 and 55mph. They also saw Choi gaining distance as he accelerated away.

The chase continued on Maryhill Road before Choi lost control and crashed into a van being driven by another man.

Officers saw extensive damage to the vehicle and a large amount of smoke coming from Choi’s car.

Choi was arrested and handcuffed.

The other man was shaken by the incident and suffered a cut to his arm.

Choi was taken to London Road police station and refused to provide a sample of blood.  

A swab test was conducted and provided a positive result for cannabis.

Choi was cautioned and charged to which he made no reply.

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His lawyer told the court about how his client came to have the car.

The defence solicitor said: “The car was advertised through Facebook Marketplace. He took it for a test drive on private ground and thereafter he was on a public road when he came to the attention of police.

“In regards to failing to provide the sample of blood, he indicated he was afraid of needles. He is hoping to study mechanical engineering in September at Glasgow Kelvin College.

“His life is travelling in a positive direction.”

Addressing Choi, Sheriff Mark McGuire stated: “You have three previous dangerous driving convictions.

“You are not a young man, you should know better. It is clear to me that you pose a danger to the public.”

Sheriff McGuire sentenced Choi to 12 months in prison and disqualified him from driving for seven years and two months.