Man jailed for 150mph car chase on A1 with 3-year-old in back seat

A man caught driving at speeds of up to 150mph with a three-year-old girl in his car during a police chase down the A1 in North Yorkshire, has been jailed for two years and eight months.

Footage shows 31-year-old Thomas Birkbeck, swerving in and out of traffic and hitting several cars after failing to stop on the A1 near Catterick.

His grey Audi was eventually stopped by police near Boston Spa.

Birkbeck, of Silverdales, Dinnington, Rotherham, admitted four charges, including dangerous driving.

Following the pursuit on 17 May a large amount of cannabis was discovered in the vehicle Birkbeck was driving.

The chase took place on the A1 near Catterick Credit: North Yorkshire Police

He also pleaded guilty to driving while disqualified, driving without insurance, and possession of cannabis with intent to supply.

A woman who was arrested in connection with the incident has been released from bail.

Watch dramatic police dash camera footage below: