A MOTORIST from Farnworth will spend time behind bars for driving while disqualified.

Anthony Cornfield, of Bradford Road, was sentenced to 20 weeks in prison after being arrested by traffic police yesterday.

The 36-year-old will also have his licence disqualification extended, and his vehicle will be destroyed.

A Greater Manchester Police spokesperson said: "Anthony Cornfield, 36, of Bradford Road, Farnworth, has been sentenced to 20 weeks in prison and will have his licence disqualification extended after being arrested by Transport Unit officers on July 29 for driving while disqualified.

"The vehicle will be getting cubed."

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