A NORTHWICH driver who crashed his car while over the drink-drive limit has appeared at Northwich Magistrates Court.

Michael Ian Clarke, 20, of Shipbrook Road, Rudheath, pleaded guilty to driving over the legal limit.

The defendant was arrested at about 1.50am on August 3 after his Vauxhall Corsa crashed into the car park of the Holly Bush pub, Warrington Road.

While in custody, the defendant explained he lost control of his vehicle while turning a corner, crashed through bushes and came to a stop in the car park.

There were four passengers in the vehicle at the time, but no-one was hurt.

A blood test revealed the defendant had 105 milligrams of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood (the legal limit is 80 milligrams).

Clarke was fined £160, ordered to pay court costs of £20 and was disqualified from driving for 12 months.