A hare courser almost hit 100mph while leading police on a dangerous pursuit.
Police received reports Nelson Hedges had been spotted taking part in the illegal hunting practice in his silver Mazda Tribute near Iselham in Cambridgeshire.
Cambridgeshire Police's Rural Crime Action Team (RCAT) spotted the vehicle, covered in mud and with dogs in the boot, driving through the village.
Another police car parked across the road and signalled for the 32-year-old to stop, prompting Hedges to mount a pavement and race away.
He then drove at speeds of nearly 100mph in a 40mph zone and darted across two junctions without stopping, before driving onto a field in a bid to escape.
He caused an estimated £200 worth of damage to crops.
After doing a U-turn in the field Hedges made his way back onto the B1104, heading towards Isleham at high speed before again trying to lose officers by driving through a field.
They caught up with him as he drove up a hill and used 'tactical contact' to bring his car to a halt.
DC Tom Nuttall said: “Hedges was so intent to make off from police he drove at ridiculous speeds and straight through junctions, risking the safety of other road users.
“I’m grateful to the member of the public who called to report their concerns. Tipoffs like these help us target those causing problems in rural areas - we remain committed to tackling these kind of offences.”
Hedges, of Guildford, Surrey, was disqualified from driving for 19 months, with an extended retest, after pleading guilty to dangerous driving and criminal damage at Cambridge Crown Court on Tuesday.
He was ordered to pay £200 in compensation, £500 in costs and handed a ten-year criminal behaviour order.
For the next ten years Hedges is not allowed to be in Cambridgeshire, Lincolnshire, Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex in possession of a dog or with someone who is.
He is not allowed to be in a 4x4 in Cambridgeshire or on agricultural land in the country with the permission of the landowner.
