Exclusive:Son of unsolved murder victim in high-speed police chase through Sheffield four weeks after leaving prison
Cain Holmes’ mum was murdered more than 20 years ago - the killer has never been found
A man who has been in and out of prison has been jailed once again after stealing a car just four weeks after being released from prison.
Cain Holmes, whose mum is unsolved murder victim Michaela Hague, made off with the stolen Honda “within a minute” of the owner leaving it with a Sheffield mechanic, Recorder Shufqat Khan told Sheffield Crown Court on Tuesday (July 7).
“It is unclear how you have actually gained access, but you have gained access and driven away,” the judge added.
The following morning, police spotted the stolen vehicle with number plates which had been adapted with the use of tape.
Despite police flashing blue lights to stop the car, Holmes fled, racing at high speeds through residential streets.
The judge explained how Holmes reached speeds of 80mph while travelling over a hump bridge in a 30mph zone, and failed to stop for red lights.
During the chase, he also broke the wing mirror of another car when the two collided, the court heard.
“It only came to an end when you drove into a dead end,” the judge said.
Holmes attempted to flee on foot, but was quickly apprehended and arrested, the court heard.
The incident took place in March this year, only four weeks after Holmes had been released on licence from a previous prison sentence he was serving.
The 29-year-old has had a troubled history, accruing nine convictions for 29 offences since 2018.
At previous court hearings, it has been explained that Holmes had a troubled upbringing after his mother, Michaela, was stabbed to death when he was just five years old.
Ms Hague was tragically killed in a frenzied knife attack at a Sheffield car wash on Bonfire Night 2001, with her killer never having been caught.
Judge Khan explained how Holmes had battled with depression and had previously been on anti-depressants, but added: “Thankfully you are not suffering from any major mental health illness [anymore].”
The judge listed a number of offences that Holmes has gone on to commit, including charges of dangerous driving, burglary and theft, which has already seen him sent to prison multiple times.
Holmes had already been disqualified from driving, the court heard, and due to him breaking the conditions of his release will now be in custody until July 2029.
Holmes pleaded guilty to theft of a motor vehicle, dangerous driving and driving while disqualified on March 27, a day after his arrest, the court was told.
He was jailed for 19 months and his driving ban was extended to 64 months.