A serial offender who has 84 previous convictions for 250 offences has found himself behind bars once again. James Hutchinson, 52, of no fixed abode, pleaded guilty to dangerous driving and driving whilst disqualified at Nottingham Crown Court on Thursday, August 11.
On March 1, the owner of a Vauxhall van reported it missing, only for it to be spotted later that day at around 5pm by the owner's son, the court was told. It was seen on Rodwell Close but displaying false plates and, after it was followed, eventually made its way into Clifton.
Hutchinson was travelling at speeds of 50mph as he left Clifton, at which point he was being followed by police. He eventually reached a driver who was completing a manoeuvre in the road, meaning Hutchinson mounted the pavement at high speed to carry on driving, the court heard.
