Danny Brookfield was arrested in Twydall after the police pursuit

by Keith Hunt

A driver who sparked a high-speed police chase across Kent is facing sentence after pleading guilty at Maidstone Crown Court today.

Danny Brookfield, of Pier Road, Gillingham, admitted dangerous driving, driving while disqualified and having no insurance.

The 20-year-old denied escaping lawful custody, but his offer of a guilty plea to attempted escape is being considered by the prosecution.

Police vehicles involved in the 10-mile police chase

The 10-mile chase started on the Sheppey crossing in the early hours of March 14 and ended in Beechings Way, Twydall. A police car was damaged.

Brookfield and another man in the car needed hospital treatment for injuries. Brookfield was taken to London's King's College Hospital.

He was remanded in custody and will return to court on a date to be fixed.