A Sutton Bridge teenager was caught drink-driving just three hours into 2019.Rokas Freitakas was a provisional licence holder and not with a qualified driver when he was stopped. He and a friend were in a Ford Fiesta owned by the friend’s stepfather, who had not given them permission to take it, King’s Lynn magistrates heard yesterday (Monday).Prosecuting, Jane Walker said police spotted the car without any lights on in Railway Road, Lynn, at 3am on New Year’s Day. It was stopped in Austin Fields car park.Freitakas (18) failed a roadside breath test and was arrested. He later blew 76 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath; the legal limit is 35.He told police that he had driven to Kudos nightclub and had not drunk there but had earlier had five pints.“He said he hadn’t felt drunk but a bit tipsy. He was four or five on a scale of one to ten,” said Miss Walker.Freitakas, of Bridge Road, pleaded guilty to drink-driving, having no … [Read more...] about New Year’s Day drink driver only had provisional licence
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Man suffers fractured cheek bone in New Year’s Day assault in Weston
PUBLISHED: 09:22 22 January 2019 Vicky Angear A man was punched to the floor and kicked in the face in an assault on New Year's Day. Archant A 39-year-old man suffered a fractured cheek bone after he was assaulted in Weston-super-Mare on New Year’s Day. The victim was punched to the floor by a man who then kicked him in the face.The man required surgery after the assault and police have released an image of his injuries to appeal for people to come forward.The incident happened between 12.15am and 1am on New Year’s Day.Officers from Avon and Somerset police are keen to hear from anyone who witnessed the incident or saw the victim on New Year’s Eve.He was wearing black trousers or jeans with a black waist-length coat.Anyone with information is asked to call 101 and quote reference number 5219000881. You can also contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 via their anonymous online form. … [Read more...] about Man suffers fractured cheek bone in New Year’s Day assault in Weston
This is what happened to man who went out on New Year’s Eve
This is the injury inflicted on a man who was knocked down by a violent attacker and then kicked in the face on New Year's Eve. Police released the picture to renew their appeal for witnesses and information about the incident which happened just a few minutes after merrymakers rang in the new year. The 39-year-old victim, who has not been named, sustained a fractured cheekbone in the incident, which required surgery. He has agreed to allow the publication of the photo of his injuries. The incident happened on Regent Street in Weston-super-Mare, at some point between 12.15am and 1am on January 1. “The man was punched to the floor by a man who then kicked him in the face,” said a police spokesperson. “We’re keen to speak to anyone who witnessed the incident or who saw the victim on New Year’s Eve. The victim was wearing black trousers/ jeans with a black waist-length coat. “If you can help, please call 101and give the call handler the reference number … [Read more...] about This is what happened to man who went out on New Year’s Eve
January sales 2019 – The best New Year deals around and where to get them
WITH 'Blue Monday' upon us, why not cheer yourself up by snapping up some bargains across Britain's famous New Year sales? Retailers have slashed prices on everything, from clothes to electronics, homeware to handbags - and things you never even knew you needed. How long do the January sales last? The clue for the start date of the sales should be in the name but actually there isn't a set length of time that the January sales are on for. These days the January sales are joined together with the Boxing Day sales, with dozens of bargains already for the taking. For example, Simply Be kicked things off on December 22 and House of Fraser began its discounts online from Christmas Day. Earn a fiver with Sun SaversSUN SAVERS is the best way to get a FIVER in cash - just by reading The Sun. Here's how... Sign up to Sun Savers Pick up today's paper and scan in the unique code Collect 28 codes and Sun Savers will put £5 in your account - no strings attached It's that simple! Sign up here … [Read more...] about January sales 2019 – The best New Year deals around and where to get them
Appeal after New Year’s petrol station assault
A man in his 20s suffered serious injuries after he was knocked out - but put in the recovery position - at a petrol station in Chatham on New Year's Day.Officers have released images of a man they would like to talk to in connection with the assault at the Shell petrol station in Dock Road.The incident is reported to have happened between 3am and 3.20am on Tuesday, January 1.The victim had walked to the petrol station following a night out.While he was on the forecourt three men arrived in a silver Nissan Qashqai before exiting the vehicle.One of the men then spoke to the victim before punching him in his face.After a few minutes the same man approached the victim once more and punched him again which knocked the victim out before he fell to the floor.The two other men then put the victim into the recovery position before leaving with the offender in the car.The victim was taken to a local hospital where he was treated for a fractured skull, internal bleeding and a temporary loss of … [Read more...] about Appeal after New Year’s petrol station assault