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21/11/2017
Man Arrested For Drink Driving In Carrickfergus
A man has been arrested for drink driving in Carrickfergus, Co Antrim.
Officers attended the scene following reports of a one vehicle crash in the area on Monday, 20 November.
A spokesperson from the PSNI said the driver was "absolutely hammered".
Releasing images of the vehicle the spokesperson continued: "The male driver was arrested for driving whilst unfit through drink or drugs, no licence and no insurance. He is now NOT enjoying bed and breakfast in custody tonight and will be charged to court when he wakes in the morning. I expect he will be in court just before Christmas. Thankfully he didn't crash into anyone else!"
(CD)
Officers attended the scene following reports of a one vehicle crash in the area on Monday, 20 November.
A spokesperson from the PSNI said the driver was "absolutely hammered".
Releasing images of the vehicle the spokesperson continued: "The male driver was arrested for driving whilst unfit through drink or drugs, no licence and no insurance. He is now NOT enjoying bed and breakfast in custody tonight and will be charged to court when he wakes in the morning. I expect he will be in court just before Christmas. Thankfully he didn't crash into anyone else!"
(CD)
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