AN Ashburton man has been jailed for failing to pay a fine.

William John Milton, aged 29, of Higher Roborough, Ashburton, was jailed for five days following an application to lodge a committal warrant for a fine of £365 imposed on June 4, 2015.

South and West Devon Magistrates' Court said: ‘Court finds culpable neglect to pay. Other methods tried or considered and appear inappropriate or unsuccessful.’