A DRINK-DRIVER led police on a dangerous goose-chase through the streets of Glasgow.

Irene Richardson, 36, drove at excessive speeds, repeatedly swerved across the road and kamikazed her way into oncoming traffic whereby another driver had to take evasive action to avoid a collision.

Police on mobile patrol spotted the accused in a white Ford Fiesta at around 1am on November 25, 2017.

They activated their lights for Richardson to pull over near the junction of Maryhill Road and Queen Margaret Drive, but she sped off at 50mph and went into the opposite lane to which another driver had to act quickly to avoid an accident.

Richardson eventually came to a stop in Northpark Street.

When officers approached the vehicle to speak to her, they noticed a strong smell of alcohol.

She was removed from the car and transported to Helen Street police station where she failed to provide two specimens of breath for analysis. The accused blew too hard during the test, which made it unable to ascertain her ability to drive or the proportion of alcohol in her system.

In defence it was highlighted that the accused struggled with booze, but was not an alcoholic. It was claimed that issues from her childhood could explain why she offends when she drinks.

Richardson was said to be "utterly devastated" by her actions and accepted that she put the public at risk during her danger ride.

The accused, who is currently enrolled on a therapy course, is now "managing her demons head on".

Sheriff Gerard Bonnar told the accused: "Miss Richardson, this is a very serious matter. I accept that you acknowledge that."

Richardson, of Panmure Gate, was sentenced to a Community Payback Order with supervision for a year and 120 hours of unpaid work to be completed within six months. She was also disqualified from driving for four years and must resit her test to get her licence back.