A MAN who sped off in a vehicle with a police officer holding on to it and his hand inside has been banned from driving.

Stewart McLean, 30, of Mitchell Crescent, Hill of Beath, appeared in the dock at Dunfermline Sheriff Court.

He admitted that on December 19, in Rae Street, Cowdenbeath, he drove dangerously, reversed at excessive speeds repeatedly and drove off from a stationary position at excessive speed, while a police officer had his hand inside the vehicle holding on to it.

He also drove without insurance.

Sheriff Charles Macnair called for reports and McLean will be sentenced on July 7. A temporary disqualification was imposed with immediate effect.