Manchester United legend Paul Scholes taken to court twice in two days by police as he's handed ban

NewsGreater Manchester NewsPaul ScholesFormer footballer Paul Scholes was convicted in his absence13:11, 18 Aug 2026Updated 13:14, 18 Aug 2026Former Manchester United legend Paul Scholes has been handed a ban after he was convicted in two court appearances in the space of two days.‌The former midfielder was caught speeding in a Range Rover while on a late-night drive through Cleckheaton in March. West Yorkshire Police launched a prosecution after the 51-year-old's car was clocked at 37mph on a 30mph stretch of residential road.‌In November last year, a Mercedes registered in Scholes' name was caught going 49mph in a 30mph zone on Mossley Road near Ashton-under-Lyne. Greater Manchester Police also launched a prosecution.‌Click here to get the biggest stories straight to your inbox in our Da