Parson Drove man Mark Summers handed ban for drink-driving in Wisbech with pregnant partner in car

A man was caught drink-driving with his 40-week pregnant partner in the car.

Mark Summers, 46, of Springfield Road, Parson Drove, appeared at King's Lynn Magistrates' Court on Thursday charged with four offences, pleading guilty to all.

They included driving above the legal alcohol limit, driving without third-party insurance, and driving otherwise than in accordance with his license.

Summers was also found to be in possession of cocaine at the time of the offences.

Prosecuting, Lily Orr said Summers was pulled over by police on King Street, Wisbech on October 20 after officers noticed his MOT had run out two months prior.

They quickly noticed that he "smelled of intoxicated liquor", and he admitted to probably being over the limit.

Tests confirmed that Summers had 87 microgrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath in his system, with the legal limit being 35.

He was then asked whether he had any drugs in the vehicle, and admitted to possessing cocaine.

At the time, Summers' partner - who was 40 weeks pregnant at the time - was also in the Ford Galaxy he was driving.

In mitigation, Charlotte Winchester said Summers had consumed some alcohol at home before his partner wished him to drive her to the shops.

She added that Summers has been going through some health issues, and recently suffered a mini stroke.

He was also reported to be suffering with anxiety and depression, and therefore has a "daily dependence" on alcohol.

Summers was subsequently disqualified from driving for 22 months by magistrates, led by Alan Hayes, but was offered a drink driving course to reduce that timeframe.

Summers was also handed a £120 fine for drink driving and a £120 fine for possession of cocaine.

Magistrates also ordered him to pay a £96 victim surcharge and £145 in legal costs.