Three men were killed in a crash when they were pursued by a dangerous driver.

Twenty-one-year-old Daniel Davies, 32-year-old Jonny Day and 36-year-old Jon ‘Tommy’ Miller died after their vehicle was involved in the incident in Decoy Drive, Eastbourne, on February 13.

Robbie Cook was arrested three days after the crash and then charged in August with three counts of causing death by dangerous driving and one count of perverting the course of justice.

The 39-year-old pleaded guilty to all the charges at Lewes Crown Court on Wednesday.

The court heard Cook, of Croxden Way, Eastbourne, drove a Range Rover in pursuit of the three men, who were in a Citroen Berlingo.

All three men, from Berkshire, were pronounced dead at the scene.

Cook now awaits sentencing on November 22.

Speaking after the plea hearing, Detective Chief Inspector Alex Campbell said: “Our thoughts remain with the families of Daniel, Jonny and Tommy following the tragic events of last year.

“Since that night, we have worked tirelessly to understand exactly what happened and to provide them with the answers they deserve.

“We are pleased that because of our complex and thorough investigation, Cook had no choice but to plead guilty when he appeared in court this week.

“I would like to thank the community and everyone who came forward with information for the support they have shown our investigation. This has ensured that justice will be served in this case.”