A 21-year-old Worrall man has been banned from driving for three years after he was caught at the wheel while over the alcohol limit.

Finlay Thomson, of Chapel House, Worrall Hill, also did not have third party insurance for his Peugeot 206 at the time of the offence - and he was also found to be in possession of cocaine.

He pleaded guilty at Cheltenham Magistrates Court to driving on Belle Vue Road, Ruardean on 8th July this year with 40mcgs of alcohol on his breath - above the legal limit of 35mcgs. He also admitted the cocaine and insurance offences.

The magistrates disqualified him from driving for three years, fined him £500 and ordered him to pay £85 costs and a £200 surcharge. They ordered confiscation and destruction of the cocaine.

He was told that if he completes a government-approved driving course by 3rd October 2028 his disqualification will be shortened by 36 weeks.

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