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Ex-BHS boss Dominic Chappell admits speeding | |
(about 11 hours later) | |
Former BHS boss Dominic Chappell, who bought the retail chain for £1, has pleaded guilty to a speeding offence. | Former BHS boss Dominic Chappell, who bought the retail chain for £1, has pleaded guilty to a speeding offence. |
Chappell, 49, of Blandford Forum, Dorset, was caught driving 63.9mph (102.8km/h) in a 40mph (64km/h) speed limit in Andover, Hampshire, on 6 April. | Chappell, 49, of Blandford Forum, Dorset, was caught driving 63.9mph (102.8km/h) in a 40mph (64km/h) speed limit in Andover, Hampshire, on 6 April. |
He was driving a Range Rover on Churchill Way at the time, Aldershot Magistrates' Court heard. | He was driving a Range Rover on Churchill Way at the time, Aldershot Magistrates' Court heard. |
Chappell pleaded guilty to the offence through an online court system. | Chappell pleaded guilty to the offence through an online court system. |
He already has 10 points on his licence for three other speeding offences in 2013, 2014 and 2015, the court was told. | He already has 10 points on his licence for three other speeding offences in 2013, 2014 and 2015, the court was told. |
Magistrate Kathryn Sharp said: "Looking at the speed and driving records we would be looking at five points and the possibility of a totting disqualification." | Magistrate Kathryn Sharp said: "Looking at the speed and driving records we would be looking at five points and the possibility of a totting disqualification." |
The case was adjourned and Chappell, who was not at the hearing, is set to appear in court on 8 August. | The case was adjourned and Chappell, who was not at the hearing, is set to appear in court on 8 August. |
Chappell bought BHS off Sir Philip Green in 2015 through his company Retail Acquisitions. | Chappell bought BHS off Sir Philip Green in 2015 through his company Retail Acquisitions. |
Last month he denied the £2.6m package he took, including a £600,000 salary, contributed to the demise of the brand. | Last month he denied the £2.6m package he took, including a £600,000 salary, contributed to the demise of the brand. |
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