Detective Sergeant Thomas Birchley described Cashmore as a “highly dangerous and predatory individual”.
The man also climbed onto the roof of the petrol station, from where he threw slate, metal and glass onto the forecourt.
Video footage shows the moment a drink-driver rammed a police car during a high speed chase, after reaching speeds of 100mph - with an expired driving licence.
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