Thomas Reid of Christchurch given suspended jail sentence for drink-driving

A CHRISTCHURCH motorist caught at the wheel while more than three times the alcohol limit was handed a suspended prison sentence.

Thomas Reid (41) pleaded guilty to drink-driving near his home in Haworth Close on 21st July, and Poole magistrates ruled the punishment was appropriate due to his previous conviction for a similar offence.

As well as the 12-week jail term suspended for 12 months, Reid was disqualified for 29 months and told to undergo rehabilitation activity and pay £213 in court charges.