An man who drove into roadworks on Douglas promenade has admitted drink-driving.

George Arthur Horner pleaded guilty to the offence and will be sentenced on August 10 after a short probation report has been completed.

Prosecuting advocate Rebecca Cubbon told the court that a witness reported seeing Horner, who is 47, driving a Renault Megane on July 25 at 3.30am on Douglas promenade.

They described his driving as ’erratic’ and said that he had collided with roadworks at one point.

The witness followed Horner and recorded him on video as he drove to Royal Avenue West, Onchan, where he lives.

Police arrived and found Horner still sitting in the parked vehicle.

After being taken to police headquarters he failed a breathalyser test with a reading of 95. The legal limit is 35.

When interviewed, Horner admitted drink-driving saying he had drunk ’three or four beers’.

The court heard that his last conviction was in 2011.

Defence advocate Paul Glover asked for a probation report to be prepared before sentencing.

High Bailiff Jayne Hughes said that a short report would be sufficient as community service or a financial penalty were the most likely outcomes.

Bail was granted in the sum of £500 with a condition not to drive.