A BANNED driver who led police on a 120mph chase has had the jail sentence he received for his criminal conduct reduced from 28 months to 20.
Patrick Raymond Campbell, 25, was sent to prison by a judge at Carlisle Crown Court last Friday.
Shocking dash-cam footage played during his sentencing hearing showed Campbell carrying out daring overtakes – and being involved in near misses – along the A685 between Tebay and Kirkby Stephen during a 12-mile pursuit on April 13 last year.
He admitted dangerous driving, driving while disqualified, failing to provide a specimen, having no insurance and obstructing police after the pursuit had ended.
Judge Peter Davies initially imposed a 28-month jail term for what he called “disgraceful and catastrophic” conduct behind the wheel of a Ford Mondeo.
However, the case was brought back to court this morning (THURS) at the request of Judge Davies under legislation which allows sentences to be altered within a specified time period.
The judge reduced the overall prison sentence to 20 months. Campbell, of Melrose Drive, St Helen Auckland, County Durham, attended today’s hearing over a video link from custody.
When released, he must serve a three-year driving ban and has been ordered to take an extended re-test.
