1 June 2012 Last updated at 11:48 ET

Cricketer Graeme Swann fined for driving offence

Graeme Swann Graeme Swann has appeared for England in the current series against the West Indies

England cricketer Graeme Swann has received a £750 fine and six points on his licence for a driving offence.

The 33-year-old bowler was found guilty of failing to identify the driver of a vehicle who was alleged to have committed a traffic offence last year.

Following the trial at Kidderminster Magistrates' Court the Nottinghamshire spinner was also ordered to pay £620 court costs.

The charges related to an offence committed before 9 June, police said.

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