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Nottingham Post
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Rebecca Sherdley

Agricultural worker said he had '2 shandies' when caught drink-driving

An agricultural worker lost his job and accommodation after he was caught drink-driving after having "two shandies".

Dylan Roberts was stopped by police due to his manner of driving, magistrates in Nottingham heard.

He said he had "two shandies" when he spoke to officers.

A breath test showed he had 61 micrograms of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath, over the limit of 35, after he was driving in Gonalston Lane, Hoveringham, just after 11pm on July 27. He pleaded guilty on October 30.

The court heard Roberts, 26, of Trenchard Close, Newton, was working for an agricultural company for about seven years which included his accommodation.

He will now have to vacate the home and move back in with his parents.

He had a serious quad bike accident two years ago and was injured and suffered anxiety and depression and he was on anti-depressants

A reference from his employer described Roberts as "honest, keen, trustworthy and enthusiastic".

They were shocked and saddened when informed of his court case and they had to let him go because he needed his driving licence for work, the court heard.

A reference from his parents said he had been interested in farming since the age of 15 and he loved his work and he quickly settled into working on a farm in Newton.

Magistrates decided on a fine of £120, a victim surcharge of £32 and prosecution costs of £85. A driving disqualification now applies for 18 months and can be reduced if he completes a drink drive rehabilitation course.

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