A Romsey man has admitted to drink-driving in Southampton.

Leo Patrick, of Sycamore Close, pleaded guilty at Southampton Magistrates' Court on Tuesday, January 28, to driving with excess alcohol in Braishfield Road on Thursday, June 13.

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A blood test revealed he had 125 milligrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood, exceeding the legal limit of 80.

His guilty plea was taken into account, and he was fined £80, with an additional £85 in court costs and £32 victim surcharge.

The 74-year-old was also disqualified from driving for 12 months, reduced to nine if he completes a course by Wednesday, August 27.