Warren Elliott disqualified at King's Lynn court after drink-driving and speeding offences on A47 at Terrington St John

A man who drank a gin and tonic and Irish coffee "never thought" he would be over the limit - but was caught speeding at 104mph.

55-year-old Warren Elliott appeared at Lynn Magistrates' Court on Thursday, pleading guilty to driving while over the legal alcohol limit.

Crown prosecutor Ruth Becker told magistrates that Elliott had been driving on the A47 near Terrington St John on January 17.

A police officer conducting speed checks at that location clocked Elliott driving his Porsche at 104mph in a 70mph zone, and subsequently signalled for the vehicle to stop.

When speaking to the officer, the defendant was co-operative and completed a breath test - which he failed, leading to his arrest.

He was taken to a station and asked to conduct further tests, which revealed he had 52mcg of alcohol per 100ml of breath in his system - with the legal limit being 35.

Appearing unrepresented, Elliott - of Ranksborough Drive, Langham, Rutland - told magistrates that he and his partner had been on a trip to Hunstanton prior to the offence.

They walked across the beach, before he consumed a gin and tonic and an Irish coffee.

"I never thought I would be over the limit," Elliott told magistrates.

"I am sorry, I put my hands up. It was a big mistake I didn't know I made."

Magistrates, led by Pat Isbill, disqualified Elliott from driving for a period of 12 months.

He was offered a drink-driver rehabilitation course which, if completed by October 8, will reduce that ban by 13 weeks.

Elliott was also fined £266, and was ordered to pay £105 in legal costs and a £106 victim surcharge.