Norwich Crown Court heard they followed him with blue lights and sirens on, but he refused to stop.

Instead, he continued driving and raced through multiple red lights at speeds of more than 60mph through several city streets spanning three miles.

Sandy Lane, Norwich (Image: Newsquest)

The pursuit, which happened during rush hour on a busy Friday afternoon, ended shortly after 5pm when Rex leapt from the moving car.

As he did so, it then careered without a driver and ploughed into the nursery – which had been closed at the time.

No one was injured, and Rex - who had attempted to run away - was caught by police about 200 metres away.

Rex, of Recorder Road, Norwich, appeared at crown court for sentencing this week after having admitted dangerous driving.

Norwich Crown Court (Image: Peter Walsh, Newsquest)

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