A MAN is accused of drug driving on the M5.

Shaun Burgess, of Lancaster Close, Upton, is accused of driving a Vauxhall Corsa on the motorway when the proportion of Benzoylecgonine - a breakdown product of cocaine - was above the legal limit. 

The prosecution alleges the offence took place on May 9 last year. 

Malvern Gazette: CASE: Shaun Burgess' case was heard at Worcester Magistrates CourtCASE: Shaun Burgess' case was heard at Worcester Magistrates Court

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The court clerk told magistrates that it was understood the 58-year-old was not present at Worcester Magistrates Court for his hearing on Tuesday, (April 11), for a medical reason. 

Burgess' case was adjourned for four weeks for more enquiries to be made.