A MAN from Reading has been sentenced for drink driving following a Thames Valley Police investigation.
Jake Sackman, aged 27 and of Hawkedon Way, Lower Earley, was found guilty of the offence on Wednesday, April 26.
He was handed a £1,000 fine, ordered to pay £1,090 in costs, and disqualified for driving for a year and ten months.
It follows a report officers received from security at The Oracle, who had witnessed the offender potentially driving while under the influence.
Officers stopped the car and conducted a roadside breath test which Sackman subsequently failed.
Investigating officer, PC Matthew Fairman, based at Reading police station, said: “I am pleased that with this outcome Sackman has been taken off the roads.
“He thought he’d chance driving home that night but luckily, the vigilant members of The Oracle in Reading decided to call Police after suspecting he was drunk.
“He was not in any state to drive and rightfully has been banned from driving.
“Even driving around a car park, such as The Oracle is still against the law when you are over the prescribed alcohol limit.”
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Those who have witnessed or been the victim of a crime are encouraged to contact Thames Valley Police, especially if someone is in immediate danger.
Always call 999 in an emergency. If you have a hearing or speech impairment, you can text on 18000, or you can text 999 if you have pre-registered with the Emergency SMS service.
Crime can also be reported to Thames Valley Police online via: thamesvalley.police.uk
