A Bow Street van driver has been fined for driving while using a mobile phone.

Lewis Ellis-Jones, of Gezira, appeared for trial before Aberystwyth magistrates on 12 November.

The 26-year-old had pleaded not guilty to using a mobile phone while driving a Ford Transit on the A487 at Aberystwyth on 3 May this year.

Ellis-Jones was found guilty following the trial.

He was fined £196 and handed six penalty points.

He must also pay £650 costs and a £78 surcharge.