Van driver hit police car in Peterlee McDonald's car park

Michael Fulcher, of Garden Terrace, Thornley, was driving a Ford Transit van when he collided with a marked police Volvo.

But, instead of stopping, the 31-year-old left the Peterlee fast food outlet’s forecourt and failed to report the incident.

Now the case has been heard before the town’s magistrates.

Fulcher admitted failing to stop after the accident on November 7 and failing to report it.

He also pleaded guilty to driving without insurance.

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Fulcher was fined a total of £240 and will have six penalty points added to his licence.

He will pay prosecution costs of £85 and a surcharge of £96.

The money is to be deducted from his benefits.