A MAN has been jailed after his "spree" of motoring crimes saw him doing around four times the speed limit in a Wrexham community.

Callum Davies, of Bro Awelon in Penycae, appeared at Wrexham Magistrates Court on Tuesday.

The 24-year-old admitted that on June 3 at Rhos, he drove a Renault Megan at Stryt Las whilst he was disqualified from driving, and without insurance.

He also admitted that on that occasion, he failed to provide a specimen of blood for analysis.

READ MORE: Fine and ban for defendant whose drink-driving worried McDonald's staff

Grace Carson, prosecuting, told the court that at around 9pm, police were alerted to the defendant's vehicle driving erratically.

It was sighted in Stryt Las, driving on the wrong side of the road.

Davies was seen travelling at speeds of up to 70 to 80 miles per hour in a 20 zone and when he eventually stopped, police confirmed he was banned, as well as uninsured.

A roadside test confirmed the presence of cannabis, but when he was taken into custody he refused to give a blood sample.

Ms Carson told the court the defendant had three previous offences of disqualified driving on his record, as well as one of failing to provide a sample.

READ MORE: Drink-driver was "swerving" in road before police pulled her over, court told

The most recent of his motoring convictions saw him going into custody for 20 weeks.

Alun Williams, defending, told the court that while his client had a poor record for similar offending, since his release from custody on the last sentence he has been "doing well," and had secured accommodation at the home of a family member.

Probation officer Pamela Roberts told the court Davies' engagement on his post-sentence supervision had been "a bit superficial" despite his attendance.

She suggested a community based sentence could be imposed with rehabilitation activity.

But Deputy District Judge Lee Davies disagreed.

He told the defendant: "Since 2021, for some reason only known to you, you have gone on a spree of committing road traffic offences - with multiple breaches of suspended sentences.

Make sure you don't miss the top court stories of the week by signing up to our free court newsletter

The Leader:

"I can't see there is any reasonable prospect of you complying with a suspended sentence."

The defendant was jailed for a total of four months and banned from driving for four years.

He must pay a victim surcharge within six months of his release from custody.