Man admits driving after being banned

Paul Biddle was followed by police along the Bilford Road on Friday, June 29, but he denied he was behind the wheel.

"It was 11.40pm and he was driving a Metro," said Peter Parsons, prosecuting at Droitwich Magistrates Court.

"He went into a car park.

"He was followed by police but he told them he wasn't driving.

"He ran off and was chased. He was found in a garden."

The court heard Biddle had 62mcg of alcohol in 100ml of breath. The legal limit is 35mcg.

"He was already disqualified from driving," said Mr Parsons.

"Of course, he had no insurance.

"These matters have been overtaken by events since. He has been sentenced to quite a substantial term of imprisonment."

The court heard Biddle, formerly of the Old Piggery, Pinvin, near Pershore, had appeared at Worcester Crown Court the previous day and was sentenced to 12 months for burglary.

He was already serving 16 months.

He admitted driving with excess alcohol, driving while disqualified and driving without insurance.

"He has taken alcohol awareness courses in respect of alcohol abuse and been involved in discussion groups," said Juliet Simms, defending.

"He's much more aware and now appreciates the position he's put the public in.

"This wasn't in place before his time in Ashfield Young Offenders Institution.

"He's come to terms that he'll be in Ashfield for some time and will be able to continue to benefit from these opportunities.

"He's been working on the wing doing cleaning work.

"He's also improved his education by attending maths, English and art classes. One can only hope that can continue.

"This is someone who's had the opportunity to start to better himself."

Magistrates sentenced Biddle to six months imprisonment for driving with excess alcohol and six months for driving while disqualified. Both are to be served concurrently to his current sentences.

He was also banned from driving for three years and eight penalty points were imposed on his licence.