Paul Ince, former England international and Premier League footballer, has been disqualified from driving for 12 months and ordered to pay over £7,000 in fines and fees after pleading guilty to a drink-driving offence.
The 57-year-old appeared before Chester Magistrates’ Court on July 18, 2025, where he admitted to driving his Range Rover while over the prescribed alcohol limit on June 28 in Neston, Cheshire.
Court Ruling and Penalties
Presiding Judge McGarva delivered a firm message in sentencing, stating:
“The message has got to be: if you’re going to drive, you don’t drink at all.”
Ince was sentenced to the following:
-
12-month driving disqualification
-
A £5,000 fine
-
A £2,000 statutory surcharge
-
£85 in court costs
The incident has not led to further criminal charges beyond the summary offence under road traffic legislation.
Public Appearance and Background
Despite the nature of the proceedings, Ince reportedly maintained a calm demeanor upon arrival, stopping to sign autographs and pose for photographs with members of the public outside court.
Paul Ince is a former midfielder who earned 53 international caps for England. His playing career included notable stints at West Ham United, Manchester United, Inter Milan, and Liverpool. Post-retirement, he transitioned into football management, most recently leading Reading FC between 2022 and 2023.
About Carl Millar
Carl Millar is a highly respected and experienced drink driving solicitor who is the principal of Millars Solicitors.
Carl has been a specialist in road traffic law for many years and represents clients from all walks of life and all over the Country. He is well known for the dogged defending of his clients and robust cross examination of police officers and exert witnesses.
With a wealth of expertise in motoring law Carl is well placed to provide advice over the phone and deal with all road traffic matters in a calm and professional way.
Getting in contact with Carl and Millars Solicitors is really easy. You can call him FREE on 0800 999 5535, or click here to send a confidential message.
