A MAN who twice lied about his name to police has been handed a suspended sentence for perverting the course of justice.

Garry Bugg, of Oaklands, Leavenheath, was pulled over on October 7 and reported for two offences due to the poor condition of the car he was driving.

However, the person whose details he used received a notice from police and queried the incident.

On October 20, officers again stopped a vehicle Bugg was driving. He once again gave false details.

Bugg, 21, faced two counts of committing an act or series of acts with intent to pervert the course of justice, driving a motor vehicle otherwise than in accordance with a licence, no insurance and making off without payment.

He admitted making off without payment and was fined a total of £172.

He also admitted committing an act or series of acts with intent to pervert the course of public justice.

He was sentenced to a suspended prison sentence of two years and order to complete 300 hours of unpaid work.

He must also pay costs of £535.