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The former assistant Police and Crime Commissioner for the West Midlands has been banned from the roads after drink driving and crashing his car.
Ashley Bertie said he consumed four pints of cider whilst watching an England match.
He caused significant damage to his Renault Megane after hitting the kerb and losing control on Warren Road in Oscott.
The 30-year-old remained at the scene and police could smell booze on him. It later transpired he was more than twice over the alcohol driving limit.
Former assistant West Midlands assistant police and crime commissioner Ashley Bertie said he consumed four pints of cider whilst watching an England match
Mr Ashley (right), pictured alongside West Midlands police and crime commissioner David Jamieson, has now received an 18-month driving ban
On the way to the police station he questioned officers about what impact the offence would have on his employment and what the maximum sentence was, Birmingham Magistrates' Court heard.
Bertie, of Shelley Drive, in Stockland Green, is currently looking for work and will now struggle to pay his council tax, his lawyer said.
On Thursday he pleaded guilty to drink driving. He was banned from the roads for 18 months and fined £120. Afterwards, Bertie addressed the magistrates saying he was 'deeply embarrassed' and apologised for taking up their time.
The crash occurred shortly after midnight on Saturday, November 22 a few hours after England's goalless draw with the USA in the World Cup group stage the previous evening. Prosecutor Ekene Pruce said: 'Police received reports of a RTC (road traffic collision) and the road blocked by a Renault Megane.
'This car had damage to the front near side of the wheel, damage to the wheel
