05/12/2016

Car Seized After Skidding Up To Police Check Point

A car has been seized after it skidded up to a police check point in Belfast.

The careless driver also had no insurance or no driving licence.

Police also found a small amount of cannabis in the vehicle.

A PSNI spokesperson said: "In addition to having their car seized the driver will also find themselves in court for the offences highlighted."

(CD/LM)

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