Man jailed after Asda van theft and pursuit in Eastbourne
A man has been jailed for 26 months after he stole an Asda van in Eastbourne.
A spokesperson for Sussex Police added: “Officers swiftly engaged in a tactical pursuit and successfully stopped the vehicle in The Fairway, Newhaven.
“A drugs wipe was conducted at the scene and the driver, Shane Brett, 30, of no fixed address, tested positive for cocaine.
“Brett was arrested, and the next day (January 31) charged with theft of a motor vehicle, burglary other than a dwelling, driving a motor vehicle dangerously, and driving a motor vehicle on a road or in a public place without third party insurance.
"He appeared later the same day at Brighton Magistrates’ Court where he pleaded guilty to all charges and was remanded into custody.
“On March 12 at Lewes Crown Court, Shane Brett, 30, of no fixed address, was jailed for 26 months and disqualified from driving for four years.”