Sports star's name suppressed | Hawkes Bay News | Local News in Hawkes Bay

A rising Hawke's Bay professional sports star charged with a driving offence has been granted name suppression.

The 20-year-old man appeared in the Hastings District Court yesterday and entered no plea to a charge of driving while suspended. Police allege he was spotted driving along Karamu Rd on October 7.

His lawyer, Amit Malik, sought suppression due to his client's "public profile". Mr Malik said the man needed more time to tell his employer of the charge.

Judge Bridget Mackintosh granted suppression ahead of his appearance next month.