A former soldier who led police on a terrifying 95mph chase through Wythenshawe has been slammed by a judge. Learner driver Corey O'Connor was branded a "foolish child" as he was spared jail by Judge Cross at Manchester Crown Court.
The 21-year-old, of Farnworth, was driving a BMW despite only having a provisional driving licence in the early hours of February 1.
O'Connor was spotted indicating left on Summerfield Road in Wythenshawe at 1.30am by police officers who flashed for him to go - but he did not move.
Woman rescued from horror Chadderton crash leaves hospital with 'minor injuries' Instead, the court heard how he looked into the vehicle to acknowledge them, and then turned right before speeding towards Simon's Way at 95mph.
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