A suspected drink driver appeared so intoxicated he had to have his shoes put on by officers after his vehicle skidded into a parked car.
Richard Thomline claimed he'd consumed alcohol after the accident but prior to police arriving and had not been behind the wheel while under the influence. However, when the 38-year-old steeplejack was arrested and transported to a police station, he went on to refuse to provide a breath sample.
The foolish decision has now cost Thomline his licence after he appeared at South East Northumbeland Magistrates' Court to face an allegation of failing to provide a specimen of breath and failing to surrender to custody. He had been due in the dock in January but he failed to attend and a warrant was issued for his arrest.
