A BOURTON-on-the-Water man obstructed a police officer and drove his van while disqualified in a lay-by on the A429 at Stow-on-the-Wold.

Tony Perry admitted driving a Ford Transit van while disqualified on May 19, driving without insurance and wilfully obstructing Pc McCorquodale.

Cheltenham magistrates adjourned the case for the defendant to appear for sentence on October 17.

Perry was granted unconditional bail until that date.