A 23-year-old South Devon man has been sentenced to 50 weeks behind bars for dangerous driving and possessing weapons.

Ty Mayson, of no fixed abode in Paignton, appeared at Plymouth Magistrates Court for a sentencing hearing on Monday, March 9.

The offences took place in Torquay and Paignton.

For dangerous driving he received 28 weeks imprisonment and Mayson was also sentenced to 22 weeks imprisonment consecutive for possession of weapons.

This included an axe and a knife which were found in vehicles with him.

For driving while disqualified he was sentenced to six weeks imprisonment to run concurrently.

He was banned from driving for two years plus 14 weeks until his driving test is passed.

He must take an extended re-test. For failing to stop for police and no insurance he received no separate penalty.

Torquay Sector Inspector Rob Harvey said: ‘We are satisfied with the 50 week sentence handed down to Mayson.

‘The Torquay Neighbourhood Police team will continue to target those causing the most harm to the community.

‘Mayson flouted the law and continued to present a significant nuisance and danger in cars despite being a disqualified driver.

‘He will now be off the streets for some time and not a risk for the public’.