A MAN was made to pay over £1,000 after he was caught driving while under the influence of cocaine.

Benjamin Lindley Tootill, 39, of Cavendish Avenue, Harrogate, North Yorkshire appeared before magistrates on Friday March 11.

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He was charged with driving on his home street, Cavendish Avenue, while under the influence of Benzoylecgonine, a breakdown of cocaine.

Tootill was fined £600 for the offence, and was also made to pay £60 to victim services and £620 to Crown Prosecution Service.

He also pleaded not guilty to the offence but was found guilty.

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