Police officer admits drink-driving to work

A West Yorkshire Police officer has admitted to drink-driving his car before starting work.

PC Lewis Goddard drove his personal vehicle to a shift at Stainbeck Police Station in north Leeds under the influence of alcohol on 17 February this year, the force said.

He was arrested at the station before being suspended from duty.

The 32-year-old pleaded guilty to driving while over the prescribed limit and was banned from driving for 18 months at York Magistrates' Court earlier. He was also fined £250.

The court heard PC Goddard's driving ban would be reduced by 18 weeks if he completed a course.

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