Sutton Bridge man convicted of drink driving
| Updated: 12:04, 09 February 2021
A Sutton Bridge man has been convicted of a drink-drive offence in his absence.
Sean Flanagan, 32, was medically unfit to attend Peterborough Magistratesâ Court on Monday.
On his behalf, solicitor Damian Willatt entered a guilty plea to the charge of failing to provide a specimen for analysis at Kingâs Lynn on December 11, 2020.
Court news
The court was told that Flanagan, of Wharf Street, has a separate excess alcohol matter due at
Boston Magistratesâ Court on April 21.
Sentencing for the failing to provide offence was adjourned to tie up with that matter.
Schofield was later served with a postal requisition charging him with causing death by careless or inconsiderate driving.
PC Rochelle Eves, who investigated, said: “It’s incredibly sad when we have to attend incidents where drivers have made a mistake resulting in tragedy.
“I would urge people to ensure they pay careful attention when driving, and be particularly aware of vulnerable road users such as cyclists and pedestrians.
“We attend these kinds of incidents far too often and many are completely avoidable.”
Schofield pleaded guilty to the charge at Peterborough Magistrates’ Court on June 29 last year.
Today (February 2) at Peterborough Crown Court he was handed an 18-month community order.
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