An uninsured driver has been told he faces a "lengthy" prison sentence after he formally admitted causing a Durham student's death in a hit-and-run last month.

Liam Stephen Bowes pleaded guilty to causing Abigail Eggleston's death by dangerous driving, in the crash on the A167 at Neville’s Cross, in the early hours of Sunday, October 26.

Abi, 22, was taken to the RVI in Newcastle but died a short time later.

Appearing at Durham Crown Court via video link from HMP Holme House in Stockton on Tuesday (November 25) morning, the 37-year-old also admitted doing an act or acts tending or intended to pervert the course of justice by setting fire to the Volkswagen Golf he was driving at the time.

Bowes, formerly of Eastern Avenue, Langley Park, also admitted driving without insurance and failin

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