A COVIDIOT was fined more than £1,000 after he defied coronavirus restrictions.

Vincent Lewis, 57, of Marine Street, Cwm, Ebbw Vale, committed the lockdown breach in Aberdare.

Cardiff Magistrates’ Court heard the offence happened on May 4, 2020.

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Lewis was left £1,300 out of pocked after he was fined £1,100 and ordered to pay a £110 victim surcharge and costs of £90.

He must pay the amount by March 2.