Broughshane motorist pulled out in front of police at speed and then drink driving offence was detected

The motorist came to the attention of police at 8.45pm on May 26 at the Antrim Road, Ballymena.

Tony Simpson (38), of Braidwater Gardens in Broughshane, had an alcohol in breath reading of 40 - the legal limit is 35.

A defence solicitor told Ballymena Magistrates Court the defendant had been "drinking heavily" in the days leading up to the detection.

Simpson received a three-year driving ban and £250 fine.