Car thieves in police chase

A PAIR of car thieves led police on a high-speed chase across a field and around a shale bing.

Shane Nicolson, 21, and Billy Brown, 22, stole the car from a yard in Philpstoun in August, Livingston Sheriff Court was told. Nicolson then drove at more than 70mph in a 30mph zone, ignored give way markings and pedestrian crossings, and skidded across junctions.

Nicolson and Brown pleaded guilty to theft of a motor vehicle. Nicolson also admitted driving dangerously.