3.5 times over limit

The Police are reporting that they arrested a drunk driver in Tesco car park, on Tadcaster Road, yesterday,

The driver was 3.5 times over the limit and had children with him in the vehicle

The police later said,

“Male arrested for drunk driving after being stopped with 2 young children in the car. He blew a disgraceful 124, over 3x the limit. The male was further arrested for disqualified driving and driving without insurance and will appear in court.

It transpires the driver was also disqualified from driving for a previous drink driving conviction.

It was a concerned member of the public who first alerted us, if you have any concerns about anyone who appears to be drunk or under the influence of drugs driving we urge you to contact us immediately.”