A driver led police on a two-mile high speed chase across Dundee.

Scott Wheeler spent his 21st birthday in prison after driving on the wrong side of the road as he overtook cars in 30mph streets.

Fiscal depute Trina Sinclair told Dundee Sheriff Court that police had stopped Wheeler in Strathmore Avenue - only for him to speed off after initially complying.

He ran a red light before leading officers on the pursuit, eventually pulling over in Dunsinane Avenue in the Coldside area.

The incident came just three days before Wheeler's 21st birthday - a celebration he spent behind bars after being remanded in custody when he first appeared in court.

On Friday, a sheriff imposed a community payback order and electronic tag on him.

Wheeler, 21, of Eden Terrace, Dundee, pleaded guilty to a charge of dangerous driving committed on August 26 at various streets in Dundee.

Defence solicitor Paul Parker Smith said: "He turned 21 the day after he was remanded.

"His record does contain matters that will concern the court but it is not bad for road traffic offences.

"His driving was undoubtedly dangerous. He did stop initially when required to by police and then took off.

"He had second thoughts, he repented and stopped for the pursuing police officers.

"No harm was actually caused but there was potential for damage.

"He blames no-one but himself."

Sheriff Lorna Drummond QC imposed a community payback order with 120 hours unpaid work and a restriction of liberty order confining Wheeler to his home from 7pm til 7am on an electronic tag every day for two months.

She also banned Wheeler from driving for a year and until he passes the extended test.

She said: "You have a record and have spent times in young offenders institutions, so you are no stranger to jail.

"However, I am persuaded I can follow the recommendations in the background reports and impose a non-custodial sentence."