A football legend has been disqualified from driving for six months after appearing in Bromley Magistrates’ Court today.
David Beckham rocked up to court in a dark grey suit after pleading guilty to using a phone while driving his Bentley in west London.
He was caught by a member of the public who spotted the star committing the offence in Great Portland Street on November 21.
The 43-year-old also received six points for driving while being on the phone.
Former Manchester United winger Beckham pleaded guilty via post.
Prosecutor Matthew Spratt said: "Instead of looking straight forward, paying attention to the road, he appeared to be looking at his lap.
"He (the witness) says that the defendant was operating a handheld device at knee level. At that moment a photograph was taken."
Gerrard Tyrrell, mitigating, said his client was travelling slowly and has "no recollection of the day in question or this particular incident".
He added: "There is no excuse for what took place but his view is as he cannot remember... he's going to plead guilty and that's what he's done."
Beckham was also fined £750, ordered to pay £100 to prosecution costs and a £75 surcharge fee within seven days.
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