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Drug-driver pleads guilty after being found in possession of ketamine

Friday 30th January 2026 Bath Echo News Team Crime

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A 51-year-old man has appeared before Bath magistrates to plead guilty to driving while unfit through drugs and to possession of ketamine.

Bath Magistrates’ Court

Wayne Craddock, of Greenways at Radstock, also admitted driving without a licence during his court appearance on Wednesday 21st January.

The court heard the offences were committed on 24th June last year at Frome Road in Radstock.

The amount of the Class B drug found in Craddock’s possession was 0.2 grams.

Magistrates were told that Craddock is battling drug dependency and has mental health issues.

They ordered a pre-sentence report. Craddock will be assessed for suitability for both a mental health treatment requirement and drug rehabilitation requirement.

He will be sentenced on 11tth March.

Magistrates imposed an interim driving disqualification and granted him unconditional bail.

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