The three men jailed at Swindon Crown Court this week

A drug addict caught driving a purple Toyota while banned from the roads claimed his friend had been behind the wheel – but fled when they saw police.

Lee Turner's custody shot Picture: WILTSHIRE POLICE

Lee Turner, who was found with the keys in his pocket and a hunting knife on the passenger seat, was jailed for eight months.

The 32-year-old had been found guilty by magistrates in December of possession of a blade and driving while disqualified.

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Dealer caught selling drugs to undercover police 

Former addict Blair Egerton was jailed for four-and-a-half years for supplying drugs to undercover police officers.

Blair Egerton's custody shot Picture: WILTSHIRE POLICE

Egerton was said to have been in such a bad way last year that he had begged his lawyers to get his case listed so he could be sent inside.

The 33-year-old, who is now on a prescription for a class A drug substitute and has rekindled his relationship with his family, admitted supplying class A drugs and being concerned in supplying drugs.

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Bar brawl compared to scene from 'cowboy movie'

Anthony Ballard's custody shot Picture: WILTSHIRE POLICE

Anthony Ballard, 30, was on bail for an earlier attack in Chippenham when he was involved in the 20-man pub brawl at the Old Lane bar, Pewsham, in July 2019.

Jailing the Chippenham man for 27 months at Swindon Crown Court, Judge Peter Crabtree said: “One passing witness who was clearly frightened described it as being like one of the bar brawls in a cowboys movie.”

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