OHMYGOSSIP — Alan Carr’s estranged husband Paul Drayton has been jailed for drunkenly driving into a police car with an alcohol test reading “off the scale”.
The 50 year old – who is battling alcoholism – appeared at Brighton Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday (26.01.21) after pleading guilty to a single count of driving a motor vehicle above the legal alcohol limit.
The court heard how police had received a phone call from worried members of the public on October 9, 2021, when they witnessed an intoxicated Drayton driving in Broadbridge Heath, West Sussex, England, shortly before 3pm.
Prosecutor Suzanne Soros said police officers tracked him down and witnessed his vehicle “swerving from side to side” and decided to pull him over, suspecting he had been drinking.
A compliant Drayton complied with the officers’ request, but then proceeded to “reverse into the police vehicle”, Ms Soros told the court, leading to other cop cars boxing him in so he could drive off.
His breath test returned a reading of 153 micrograms in 100 millilitres of breath which is four times the legal limit in the UK.
John Dye, defending Drayton, told the court that the events of that day were the result of a “perfect storm in his life”, which included his alcoholism spiralling out of control, mental health issues, physical health issues and the breakdown of his marriage to TV comedian Carr, 45,
Mr. Dye said: “And the final straw, as is now well documented, his private live as well.
“His partner of some 13 or 14 years – that relationship has broken down, partly due to the problems Mr Drayton has with alcohol.”
District Judge Amanda Kelly acknowledged Drayton’s addiction issues and efforts to get sober in rehab when sentencing him, but insisted she had no choice but to give him jail time, stating “you were gambling with the lives of others”.
She said: “You were dicing with death when you got behind the wheel in that state.
“Not only were you gambling with your own life but you were gambling with the lives of others.
“You could easily have killed or seriously injured someone else’s child, partner or friend.”
Drayton was jailed for 14 weeks and banned from driving for three years.
This month, Carr announced his separation from Drayton.
The ‘Chatty Man’ host made the “difficult decision” to part ways with Paul after 13 years as a couple and three years of marriage.
In a statement, a spokesperson said: “After 13 years as a couple and three years of marriage, Alan Carr and Paul Drayton would like to announce they are separating.” They have jointly and amicably made the difficult decision to divorce and go their separate ways. We request that their privacy is respected at this sensitive time.”
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