A MAN caught riding a motorbike while under the influence of drugs was found to have no licence.

Jack William Fry was caught riding a Suzuki motorbike with no insurance or licence on Gore Road in New Milton on Boxing Day last year.

The 22-year-old was also found to be under the influence of drugs while riding.

The court heard how Fry had Benzoylecgonine - a breakdown product of cocaine - and THC - a breakdown product of cannabis - in his blood.

Appearing at Southampton Magistrates' Court, he pleaded guilty to driving without insurance, driving without and licence, and two counts of drug driving.

Fry, of Gore Road, New Milton, was disqualified from driving for 18 months and £700.

He was also ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £70.