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Ilminster driver banned for drink-driving in Tesco car park

Louis Elks was caught drink-driving in the car park of Tesco in Yeovil <i>(Image: Newsquest)</i>
Louis Elks was caught drink-driving in the car park of Tesco in Yeovil (Image: Newsquest)
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AN Ilminster resident has been disqualified from driving and fined after drink-driving in a Tesco car park in Somerset.

Louis Elks, 22, of Stocklinch, Ilminster, appeared in Yeovil Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, October 13 of this year.

The court listings state Elks admitted to drink-driving in the Tesco car park at Queensway Place on August 7 of this year.

Elks must pay £85 in costs, a surcharge of £48 and a fine of £120.

Elks is also subject to an obligatory driving disqualification lasting 12 months, with a reduction period of 129 days.

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