A DRINK driver who took to the roads in Andover has been banned from getting behind the wheel for more than two years.

On Saturday, January 27 Narbahadur Garbuja Pun, of Beech Avenue, in Middle Wallop, drove a Nissan Qashqai in the George Yard Car Park in Andover with 79 micrograms of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath - the legal limit is 35.

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During a hearing held at Basingstoke Magistrates' Court on Thursday, March 14 the 53-year-old pleaded guilty to the offence.

Magistrates banned Garbuja Pun from taking to the roads for 36 months and ordered a fine of £438 to be paid.

Court costs of £85 and a surcharge fee of £175 must also be paid.