A DANGER driver accused of almost hitting an elderly man on a mobility scooter has had his case adjourned overnight after disputing the police’s version of the high speed pursuit around a Bradford housing estate.

The court heard that the incident took place on the city's Holme Wood Estate a few weeks into this year.

Andrew Leeming told Bradford Crown Court he was “truly sorry” for speeding off in a Volkswagen Golf at 3.45pm on January 16 and leading officers on a five-minute chase through a built-up area at up to 70mph.

But Leeming, 36, of no fixed address, insisted on a video link to Leeds Prison that he did not almost collide with a mobility scooter when turning from Heysham Drive on to Stirling Crescent, speed past a primary school or drive on the wrong side of the road.

He pleaded guilty yesterday to dangerous driving and driving while disqualified and without insurance – but disputed the extent of his alleged record of driving convictions.

Judge Jonathan Rose adjourned the case until today so he can view the police film footage of the pursuit.

Prosecutor Ayman Khokhar said Leeming was a banned driver when he was seen at the wheel of the Golf using his phone.

Mr Khokhar said it was Leeming’s sixth conviction for driving while disqualified.

His record included 38 previous convictions for 76 offences, between 1997 and 2019.

He had a previous conviction for dangerous driving, the court was told.

Leeming was said to have accelerated away from police officers who were on routine patrol at the time.

He ignored the blue lights and sirens and travelled at excessive speed on roads including Kesteven Road, Tenbury Fold, Halesworth Crescent and Broadstone Way - the main road running through Holme Wood between Tong Street and Tyersal Lane.

Mr Khokhar said Leeming reached speeds of up to 70mph in 20mph and 30mph zones.

He was alleged to have been doing 70mph past a primary school and to have driven on the wrong side of the road and cut corners dangerously.

The car was damaged when Leeming was doing a third handbrake turn, it was alleged.

He abandoned the vehicle after hitting rocks near a seating area in a local park, the court was told.

He and his passenger ran off but he was caught by the police.

Leeming at first denied the offences, saying he was the passenger.

However, he then changed his plea after a trial date was set.

After Mr Khokhar had outlined the case for the Crown, Leeming asked to speak to his barrister, Samreen Akhtar.

He then spoke up himself, telling Judge Rose that he denied almost hitting a man on a mobility scooter.

He added that he did only one handbrake turn, and he never drove on the wrong side of the road.

He was remanded in custody until today when the sentencing hearing is now scheduled to be completed at Bradford Crown Court.