Former England football captain Paul Ince has been banned from driving for 12 months and ordered to pay £7,085 after admitting to drink-driving at Chester Magistrates' Court.
The 57-year-old pleaded guilty to the charge following an incident in Cheshire last month.
The incident occurred on Chester High Road in Neston on Saturday June 28.
Police were called to the scene after Ince's Range Rover collided with a central reservation barrier.
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|Paul Ince was charged after appearing at Chester Magistrates Court
The former footballer was arrested at the scene and subsequently charged with drink-driving.
The crash occurred near Heswall Golf Club, a venue where the former footballer had previously posted photographs on Instagram.
In addition to the driving ban, District Judge Jack McGarva ordered Ince to pay the fine. The judge delivered a stern warning to the former footballer, stating: "The message has got to be if you're going to drive you don't drink at all."
Despite the serious nature of the proceedings, Ince appeared relaxed upon arriving at court. He signed an autograph for one fan and posed for a selfie with another supporter outside the courthouse.
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Ince enjoyed a distinguished playing career after joining Manchester United in 1989. During his six years at Old Trafford, he secured two Premier League titles, two FA Cups and the 1992 League Cup.
The midfielder later moved to Inter Milan before returning to English football with Liverpool. He also represented Middlesbrough and Wolves during his playing days.
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Following retirement, Ince transitioned into management with successful periods at Macclesfield Town and MK Dons. He subsequently managed several other clubs, with his most recent position being at Reading, which he departed in 2023.
A Cheshire Police statement at the time read: "At around 5pm on Saturday 28 June, police were called following reports of a collision on Chester High Road, Neston.
"The incident involved a black Range Rover which had collided with the central reservation barrier.
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|Paul Ince enjoyed an illustrious career before moving to management
"Officers attended the scene and arrested a 57-year-old man.
"Paul Ince, of Neston, has since been charged with drink driving."