UK man to appeal drink-drive jail sentence

Saturday, 19 April 2025 08:55

A man from the UK who drove off the ferry drunk and in defiance of a driving ban is appealing against his jail term.

Arya Askari, also known as Asim Dawood, was jailed for a total of 15 months for driving while disqualified and drink-driving on February 27 as he got off the Manxman.

He was sent to prison after Deemster Cook noted he had five previous convictions for drink-drive-related offences and eight for driving while banned.

Askari will appear before Judge of Appeal Cross, Deemster Pratt and Deemster Farrell on Wednesday June 11.

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