Paranoid Motorist Banned from Driving After Cocaine-Induced Frenzy

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Sean Morgan, a 32-year-old motorist from Belfast, has been disqualified from driving for one year and fined £250 after he abandoned his car near a police station and called the authorities in a state of paranoia, later confessing to using cocaine earlier in the day. The incident occurred on June 29 when Morgan's black BMW 3 Series was found near Dundonald police station. After a frantic call to the police, Morgan was noted to be displaying signs of extreme paranoia and had dried blood around his nostrils. A forensic medical officer was called to the scene, but Morgan refused their help, claiming the officer had been offered money to investigate him.

Key Takeaways:

  • Sean Morgan abandoned his car near Dundonald police station and called the authorities in a state of paranoia.
  • Morgan confessed to using cocaine earlier in the day and refused the help of a forensic medical officer.
  • He was noted to be displaying signs of extreme paranoia and had dried blood around his nostrils.
  • Morgan pleaded guilty to driving while unfit through drugs and failing to provide a specimen to police.
  • He was disqualified from driving for one year and fined £250.
  • Morgan will need to re-sit his test to get his licence back.

Statistics:

  • Morgan's car was a black BMW 3 Series.
  • The incident occurred on June 29.
  • Morgan was 32 years old at the time of the incident.
  • He was fined £250.
  • He was disqualified from driving for one year.

Sources:

  • Court transcript from Newtownards Magistrates Court
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