Worcester man, 54, drink drove Audi because he had forgotten gravy

Paul Worrall, of Fielden Row, Worcester, had also been accused of reversing into a vehicle before being arrested on November 26 this year. 

Worrall admitted drink driving when he appeared at Worcester Magistrates Court on December 15. 

Eleaner Peart, prosecuting, said police were called to Budgens in Nunnery Way at 2.25pm. 

DRINK DRIVER: Paul Worrall outside Worcester Magistrates Court (Image: Sam Greenway/Newsquest)

The prosecutor explained police were originally called to a road traffic collision, but that was not being prosecuted in court.

Miss Peart said: "The defendant was shouting, demanding to see the CCTV.

"He was aggressive. 

"He had drunk two bottles of water before police arrived."

Worrall failed a roadside breathalyser test and, after being taken to Worcester Police Station, gave an evidential reading of 54mcg of alcohol in 100ml of breath -  above the legal limit of 35mcg.

Jason Patel, defending, said Worrall, who worked at Mazak, had been on a shift at 7am and returned to his home. 

Mr Patel said Worrall had whiskey in his coffee and had been planning to spend the rest of the day at home. 

Mr Patel said he had then begun making a meal.

"He placed a chicken in the oven," Mr Patel said. 

"He realises he has got no gravy. 

"He feels fine to drive, and makes the two-minute drive to Budgens."

Mr Patel said Worrall reversed his Audi A4 into a space, but was accused by a van driver in the next space to have hit their vehicle. 

COURT: Paul Worrall appeared at Worcester Magistrates Court

"There is no damage, no scuff mark," Mr Patel said.

"The driver asks for £200 and leave it at that - he says 'I'm not paying, I haven't done anything'."

Mr Patel said the 54-year-old accepted he became frustrated and now knew if he had paid the money police probably wouldn't have been called leading to his arrest.

Magistrates gave Worrall a 12-month ban warning him if he drove on a public road in that period he would risk going to prison. 

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He was offered the chance to take the drink-drive awareness course which will reduce the ban if successfully completed.

Worrall was also ordered to pay a fine of £430, a victim surcharge of £172 and costs of £135.

An offer to pay the total, £737, at a rate of £75 per month was accepted by the magistrates.