A DRUNK man grabbed the wheel of a car his dad was driving before causing a crash.

James Jones, of Borrowdale Road, Malvern, now faces a wait to learn his fate as his case was adjourned by Worcester magistrates.

Jones admitted causing danger to road users, driving a motor vehicle when his alcohol level above limit, using a motor vehicle without insurance or a licence, and causing criminal damage. 

All the offences took place on October 11 last year, the crash taking place on the A441 Evesham Road near Alcester.

Jones caused £1,386 damage to his dad's Peugeot in the crash.

The evidential sample of breath Jones gave to police after arrest was 121mcg in 100ml of breath - the legal limit being 35mcg.

Malvern Gazette: COURT: James Jones leaving Worcester Magistrates CourtCOURT: James Jones leaving Worcester Magistrates Court (Image: Sam Greenway/Newsquest)

During the case at Worcester Magistrates Court on Thursday, (April 27), Aziefna Adams, prosecuting, indicated both prosecution and defence had discussed the case being put off a pre-sentence report. 

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Katherine Maynereid, defending, told the court Jones had grabbed the steering wheel of a Peugeot the defendant's dad was driving before causing a collision by going into another vehicle. 

The solicitor explained, although not sitting behind the wheel, Jones had been in control of the vehicle by grabbing the wheel. 

Malvern Gazette: COURT: James Jones' case was heard at Worcester Magistrates CourtCOURT: James Jones' case was heard at Worcester Magistrates Court

Mrs Maynereid said: "He has mental health issues, he has issues with his dad, and alcohol is also an issue. 

"He has not been before a court for a significant time."

Judith Hulland, chairman of the magistrates bench, asked the 34-year-old to stand. 

"You accept these are all very serious matters," the chairman said. 

"Given the severity, we want to get a probation report."

Jones, who was given unconditional bail, was told to return to the court on June 2 for his sentencing. 

The chairman told him in the meantime to co-operate with the probation service in the writing of the report.

Magistrates also imposed an interim driving ban warning Jones, if he drove before June 2, he would be committing a serious offence for which he could be sent to custody.