'Erratic' motorist exited car and was 'lying on road'

A motorist who had been driving "erratically" exited a car and was "lying on the road" before running across a road.

He was in possession of Tramadol in a BMW and the defendant failed to provide a specimen to police.

Kane Trump (30), with an address listed as St Patrick's Avenue in Ballymena but now living in Bristol, was detected at 2pm on March 15 this year at Frosses Road near Cloughmills.

A prosecutor said that the defendant had been "acting erratically" and was "displaying paranoia". Tramadol was found in the car.

The case was heard at Ballymena Magistrates Court. Photo: Pacemakerplaceholder image
The case was heard at Ballymena Magistrates Court. Photo: Pacemaker

An ambulance took the defendant to Antrim Area Hospital where he failed to provide a sample of blood.

A defence lawyer said that the defendant was "deeply sorry". He said the defendant suffers "panic attacks" and "on this particular day it occurred on the road".

The defendant was banned from diving for 14 months and was fined £400.

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