Swansea City captain banned from driving after using phone at wheel

Ben Cabango will lose his licence for six months after being given six points [Getty Images]Swansea City captain Ben Cabango has been banned from driving for six months after admitting using a mobile phone while driving.

>The Wales football international pleaded guilty to using a handheld mobile device while driving a motor vehicle, after driving a BMW in Swansea on 9 January.

>He admitted the charge without having to attend court, responding to it through the single justice procedure at Swansea Magistrates' Court.

>Cabango, 26, from Penmark, Vale of Glamorgan, will lose his licence for six months, under the totting up procedure, after being given six points.

>He was told to pay a total of £1,016 - consisting of a £640 fine, £256 victim surcharge and £120 prosecution costs.

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