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Anthony Hall gets suspended 36-week prison for drink-driving

9/8/2026

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UK magistrate sentenced Anthony Hall to a 36-week prison term, suspended for 18 months.
Hall drove his partner’s Vauxhall Meriva 150 miles at night while intoxicated.
Police stopped Hall on the M6 near Carlisle at 01:45 BST on 29 June after he swerved onto the hard shoulder.
Hall admitted dangerous driving, drink-driving, driving without licence or insurance, and taking the car without consent.

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UK magistrate sentenced Anthony Hall to a 36-week prison term, suspended for 18 months.
Hall drove his partner’s Vauxhall Meriva 150 miles at night while intoxicated.
Police stopped Hall on the M6 near Carlisle at 01:45 BST on 29 June after he swerved onto the hard shoulder.
Hall admitted dangerous driving, drink-driving, driving without licence or insurance, and taking the car without consent.