85-year-old Doncaster property developer to face drink driving trial

By Darren Burke
Published 6th Jun 2024, 10:02 BST
Updated 6th Jun 2024, 13:35 BST
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An 85-year-old Doncaster property developer is to go on trial charged with drink driving.

Alan Hughes denied the offence when he appeared at Doncaster Magistrates' Court on 3 June.

The prosecution alleges Mr Hughes, of Bawtry Road, Bessacarr, had 54mg of alcohol in 100ml of breath while driving a Mercedes E Class on 1 March. The legal limit is 35mg.

After pleading not guilty, Mr Hughes, was given unconditional bail until his trial at Barnsley Magistrates' Court on 25 November.