A disqualified driver sped off when he realised there was a police car behind him.

Blackburn magistrates heard Saif Ghalib carried out a number of dangerous manoeuvres which were all caught on dash cam.

The chase eventually ended when Ghalib got his car stuck between two gateposts at which point he climbed into the back seat.

Ghalib, 25, of Willows Lane, Blackburn, pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, driving while disqualified and without insurance. He was sent in custody to Preston Crown Court to be sentenced after the court heard he had been jailed for 12 months in 2022 for dangerous driving.

Scott Parker, prosecuting, said police initially came up behind the Renault Megane driven by the defendant on Audley Range. He sped off and the pursuit continued along Crossfield Street before ending on Haredon Brook Close.

"There were a number of dangerous manoeuvres including overtaking in situations which forced other vehicles to stop or take evasive action," said Mr Parker.

"He eventually drove down Haredon Brook Close where he got stuck between two gateposts and was seen to climb into the back of the car.

Arshad Mahmood, defending, said it was accepted the offence was beyond the courts sentencing powers.

"He simply panicked because he knew he was disqualified and he apologises for what he has done," said Mr Mahmood.