Michael Walsh jailed for dangerous driving and endangerment

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Michael Walsh was sentenced to three years, with the final 20 months suspended, at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, reported on 12 October 2015, after pleading guilty to endangerment, dangerous driving and having no insurance.

The Ballyfermot driver rammed a Garda patrol car four times while attempting to escape after refusing to stop. Walsh had 19 previous convictions, including a 10-year driving disqualification, and the judge described driving while disqualified as a severely aggravating factor.