A man who drove into the back of a car while over the drink-drive limit, said he was ashamed of his actions.

Tyrone Milburn, 32, of Great Clifton, pleaded guilty to drink driving when he appeared before magistrates in Workington yesterday (Friday).

Diane Jackson, prosecuting, said Milburn collided with two vehicles on the A66, near the Fitz roundabout at Cockermouth, on January 29.

He was found to have 81mcg of alcohol in 100ml of breath. The legal limit is 35mcg.

Mrs Jackson said in 2016 he was in court for driving with excess alcohol.

Dave Martin, defending, said: "In interview he was very apologetic, he was concerned about what had happened and he said he was ashamed."

He added before the incident Milburn had suffered from quite severe depression.

On the evening in question, the boiler engineer went to the pub after work.

Mr Martin said: "He clearly had more alcohol than he should have done. The vehicle in front braked very heavily, his reaction time would have been impaired."

He added Milburn had already lost his job and was actively seeking employment.

He also referred himself to alcohol support service Unity.

Magistrates handed Milburn a 40-month ban and ordered him to carry out 40 hours of unpaid work.

He must also pay £85 costs and £90 victim surcharge.