Bay City Roller Les McKeown has been fined £1,000 and given an 18 month driving ban over that previously reported incident when the former pop star crashed his car in north London whilst twice over the alcohol limit. The court heard how McKeown had swerved, causing another vehicle to drive into his side, before fleeing the scene after threatening passers-by who tried to convince him to wait until the police arrived. The Judge at Thames Magistrates court described his behaviour as "atrocious", whilst McKeown apologised for his actions, calling the incident a "terrible mistake"
McKeown has changed his plea three times in the run-up to the judgment, ultimately admitting to drink driving and having no insurance. His lawyer Stuart Biggs told the court that his client's funds had run out mainly because of his lifestyle, explaining that he lived off £6,000 in savings and his only income comes from occasional concerts.