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Paul Ince Banned for Drink-Driving, Faces £7,085 Fine

7/18/2025

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Former England football star Paul Ince, 57, faces a 12-month driving ban and a hefty £7,085 fine after pleading guilty to drink-driving in Neston, Cheshire, with a breath alcohol reading of 49 micrograms. Judge McGarva sternly reminded that even small amounts of alcohol can impair driving. Ince's management career came to a close earlier this year.

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Former England football star Paul Ince, 57, faces a 12-month driving ban and a hefty £7,085 fine after pleading guilty to drink-driving in Neston, Cheshire, with a breath alcohol reading of 49 micrograms. Judge McGarva sternly reminded that even small amounts of alcohol can impair driving. Ince's management career came to a close earlier this year.