A driver stopped for doing 45mph in a 30mph zone also admitted to stealing several bottles of alcohol.

Dorset Police's No Excuse Team was in Melplash yesterday (Tuesday) when they stopped the male driver for speeding.

A spokesman said: "The vehicle was registered to a female and no other person was on the insurance.

"The result of the check was that he was disqualified from driving until April 2020.

"Officers also found a large quantity of alcohol in the vehicle. The alcohol still had security tags on. The officers seized the alcohol.

"The male fully admitted theft of the items and is being dealt with for all offences. The officers also seized the vehicle.

"The male had travelled from Wales to commit the theft."