A drink and drug driver reached speeds of between 80 and 100mph along an Isle of Wight country road, before crashing into a hedge following a police chase.

Marcus Burgin, of Camp Road, Freshwater, appeared at the Isle of Wight Magistrates' Court on Friday, July 19.

The 25-year-old pleaded guilty to charges of drink and drug driving, failing to stop for police and driving without due care and attention.

On December 29, police spotted a vehicle on Dodpits Lane, near Chessell, and were drawn to the manner and speed at which it was being driven.

Officers pursued the vehicle before activating their blue lights and a short pursuit followed, Liz Miller, prosecuting, said.

The vehicle drove straight into a hedge and police noted how it was travelling at speeds of 80 to 100mph.

A roadside breath alcohol reading and drugs swipe on Burgin both came back positive.

At Newport Police Station, Burgin registered a blood alcohol reading of 113, when the legal limit is 80.

He was also found to be over the limit for BZE — a derivative of cocaine.

Defending, Jim Osborne, asked for a pre-sentence report.

He said Burgin is "deeply remorseful".

Magistrates agreed to the report, adjourning the case to September 27.

Burgin was granted unconditional bail and given an interim driving ban.