A dangerous driver called a senior judge an 'absolute helmet' and sarcastically thanked him after he was jailed for more than a year - and now could face a longer sentence.
Levi Cull pleaded guilty to a string of offences after crashing a Mercedes in Bolton. During a hearing at Bolton Crown Court today (Tuesday June 7) he was sentenced to 14 months imprisonment.
Prosecution barrister Harriet Lavin told the court that Cull, of Langshaw Walk, was spotted by a police officer at around 2.30pm on on March 21 of this year. The 25-year-old "attempted to duck his head" before turning down a side street away from police.
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During a short chase, Cull drove 60mph on the wrong side of the road, ran a red light and drove across a busy junction without stopping. On Gibbon Street, Cull crashed and sent the other vehicle into a parked car. The Mercedes being driven by Cull then struck a fence, another car, flipped and eventually landed on its roof.
Cull, who has 10 convictions for 26 offences, pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, driving without a licence and driving without insurance.
He was defended in court by Nick Ross. Mr Ross said: "The defendant has recognised that he has a lot of growing up to do. He holds his hands up." Mr Ross added that the vehicle was not stolen and there were no "serious injuries" to anyone despite the crash being "dramatic".
The Honorary Recorder of Bolton Judge Martin Walsh jailed Cull for 14 months and banned him from driving for three years.
After the sentence was passed, Cull, who appeared in court via a video link, said: "Thank you very much you absolute helmet. In a bit mate."
Following the outburst, Judge Walsh indicated that Cull will be brought back before Bolton Crown Court for contempt of court, meaning he could have his sentence added to.
