Man who apparently taunted police after court no-show arrested

A man who apparently taunted police after failing to appear in court has been arrested.

Sam Walker, 35, was charged with a number of driving and drugs offences after he was detained by police in Helsby, Cheshire, on Tuesday, Merseyside Police said.

Walker, of Beetham Plaza in Liverpool, was originally arrested on July 22 after failing to attend court for a driving offence in Cheshire.

Videos had been posted on his Twitter account apparently showing Walker on a trip to Sierra Leone after the court warrant was issued.

One video had the caption: "Here's how to get out the UK when you need to get to Africa to fulfill a promise to the people in the slums but your wanted by UK police and no they will nick you at the airport if you attempt to leave."

He was bailed by Chester magistrates after his arrest in July but failed to appear for the next hearing and a warrant was issued.

A doctor's note was received by the court but was not accepted by magistrates.

On Wednesday, a spokesman for Merseyside Police said:

Walker was remanded in custody and is due to appear at Cheshire Magistrates' Court on Thursday.