A Commins Coch man has been fined by magistrates for a careless overtake of a horse on a road near Machynlleth.

Llanelli Magistrates’ Court heard on 6 August that Aled Pugh, of School House, was driving on the B4404 at Llanwrin on 26 March this year.

The court heard that the 22-year-old was driving a Suzuki SX4 towing a trailer when he “passed a horse from behind on the narrow road without slowing down.”

The incident was caught on dashcam.

Pugh pleaded guilty to driving without due care and attention.

Magistrates handed Pugh a fine of £293 and endorsed his driving licence with six penalty points.

He must also pay costs of £130 and a surcharge to fund victim services of £117.