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A Wigan motorist who was more than three times over the drink-drive limit has been given a suspended prison sentence.

Sean Ryder, 40, of Sawyer Drive, Ashton, pleaded guilty to being in charge of a car on December 15 with 127mcg of alcohol in 100ml of breath, over the legal limit of 35mcg.

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Wigan magistrates imposed a four-week prison sentence, suspended for 18 months.

Ryder must also abstain from alcohol for 120 days, do 15 days of rehabilitation activities, and pay a £154 surcharge and £85 prosecution costs.

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He was banned from driving for 12 months.