AN uninsured driver on the M5 near Worcester was also found to have a machete.
Michael Bird, 32, was also caught driving without a proper licence on the M5 near junction 6 last month.
A machete and crack cocaine were then found in his possession.
Bird, of Alexander Road, Birmingham, pleaded guilty to driving without insurance, possession of a class A drug, and driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence.
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Appearing at Worcester Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, September 3, he was also found guilty of possessing a bladed article in a public place.
He was sentenced to nine months in prison, suspended for 12 months, as well as being disqualified from driving for six months and given six notional penalty points.
He will also have to pay £300 in costs to the Crown Prosecution Service.
Deprivation orders were made for the drugs and machete.
