Drunk Wisbech man found more than double legal limit and in control of motor vehicle dodges driving ban

A driver who had two empty bottles of whisky and a half-empty bottle of rum in his car has kept his licence.

James Wilson, 39, was approached by officers in Tesco car park, on Cromwell Road, Wisbech, on the evening of October 8 after a member of the public reported he had blocked them from leaving.

He ran and was arrested after a short foot chase.

Wilson was found to be more than double the legal limit for driving and had two empty bottles of Jack Daniels, a half-empty bottle of Captain Morgan, and a flask containing alcohol in his car.

Wilson, of Church Road, Wisbech, was fined £200 and had ten points added to his licence after admitting being in charge of a motor vehicle while drunk at Peterborough Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday.

PC Jude Easter, who investigated, said: “Wilson has been given a second chance by the courts, but if he is found committing further driving offences, he could face being banned from driving.

“Thanks to the member of the public who called us with their concerns as we were able to arrest Wilson before he could cause harm to himself or other road users.”