Northamptonshire Police officer convicted of drink-driving

A police officer has been convicted of drink-driving.

PC Rachel Cantwell of Northamptonshire Police appeared at Oxford Magistrates' Court on Thursday.

Thames Valley Police said PC Cantwell, a neighbourhood officer based in Kettering, was arrested after a single-vehicle collision on 11 December in the force's area.

The 27-year-old was banned from driving for 23 months, given a community order and a £203 fine.

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