Drink-driver lied about his identity

A drink driver was caught red-handed behind the wheel in Peterborough after lying about his identity.

Ilyas Mohammed, 33, was pulled over by police when he was seen driving suspiciously in Bretton Way at about 11.30pm on February 7.

When officers spoke to Mohammed, he gave them a fake name and insisted he had no identification documents on him.

Officers suspected Mohammed of drink driving by the smell of alcohol on his breath.

This was confirmed when a roadside breath test revealed a reading of 74ugs – double the legal limit of 35.

When Mohammed was arrested at the scene, officers found a driving licence in his pocket which gave his real name. However, he protested that it was his brother’s licence.

A search of Mohammed’s car found a small bag of white powder, which was later confirmed as cocaine.

Whilst in custody, a fingerprint scanner revealed Mohammed’s true identity and confirmed he had lied to officers about his name at the roadside and was uninsured to drive the vehicle.

Mohammed, of Muswell Road, Peterborough, admitted drink driving, driving with no insurance, obstructing a constable and possession of class A drugs at Peterborough Magistrates’ Court.

He was given a £550 fine and a three-year driving ban.

PC James Goose, who investigated, said: “I hope this case shows we will take positive action against those who choose to put themselves and others in extreme danger by getting behind the wheel whilst under the influence of drink or drugs.