A tipsy gypsy told cops he went through a red light - because his horse was colour blind.
John Mulvenna also drove his horse and cart the wrong way up a one-way street, a court heard, and he was shouting and slurring his speech.
But his colourful tale failed to convince officers and he ended up at court - where he was represented by a solicitor called John Dobbin.
After the hearing, Mr Mulvenna, 56, said: 'I have had him since he was a foal. I bred him and he's the best you can get - but he is a bit colour blind.'
Jayne Ormrod, prosecuting at Barnsley Magistrates' Court, said: 'The defendant was struggling to control the horse and trap. More...
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John Mulvenna also drove his horse and cart the wrong way up a one-way street, a court heard, and he was shouting and slurring his speech.
But his colourful tale failed to convince officers and he ended up at court - where he was represented by a solicitor called John Dobbin.
After the hearing, Mr Mulvenna, 56, said: 'I have had him since he was a foal. I bred him and he's the best you can get - but he is a bit colour blind.'
Jayne Ormrod, prosecuting at Barnsley Magistrates' Court, said: 'The defendant was struggling to control the horse and trap. More...
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