A Llanon 81-year-old has been fined by magistrates for being in charge of a car while above the alcohol limit.

Michael Ging, of 10 Yr Ehedydd, Albion Fields, appeared before Aberystwyth Magistrates’ Court on 1 July.

The 8-1year-old pleaded guilty to being in charge of a Renault Captur while above the alcohol limit on the A487 between Aberarth and Llanon on 11 May this year.

Magistrates fined Ging £214 and endorsed his driving licence with 10 penalty points.

Ging must also pay prosecution costs of £85 as well as a surcharge to fund victim services of £86.