Menu
29/07/2019
Drink-Drive Tip-Off Secures Arrest
A drink driver who was almost three times over the legal limit has been arrested following a tip-off from members of the public in Bangor, County Down.
The incident on Sunday evening, 28 July, saw a motorist report their suspicions that the driver of another car had been drinking.
A PSNI spokesperson explained: "They kept an eye on it and managed to quickly direct one of our patrols to get it stopped just as it was going onto the main A2 carriageway. Could you imagine the consequences of somebody driving on that fast road and turning out they were nearly 3 times over the limit.
"That driver is now on the way to the cells - our roads are safer now because of the actions of this alert member of public calling in.
"The driver will receive no sympathy and I look forward to the court taking their licence away."
Anyone with suspicions of drink drivers in their area can contact police on 101, or by calling 999 in the case of an emergency.
(JG/CM)
The incident on Sunday evening, 28 July, saw a motorist report their suspicions that the driver of another car had been drinking.
A PSNI spokesperson explained: "They kept an eye on it and managed to quickly direct one of our patrols to get it stopped just as it was going onto the main A2 carriageway. Could you imagine the consequences of somebody driving on that fast road and turning out they were nearly 3 times over the limit.
"That driver is now on the way to the cells - our roads are safer now because of the actions of this alert member of public calling in.
"The driver will receive no sympathy and I look forward to the court taking their licence away."
Anyone with suspicions of drink drivers in their area can contact police on 101, or by calling 999 in the case of an emergency.
(JG/CM)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
28 March 2024
PSNI Conduct Road Safety Operation In L'Derry
The PSNI have carried out vehicle check points, speed checks and proactive patrolling in a road safety operation in L'Derry on Tuesday, 26 March. Local Response Policing Team (LPT) officers conducted high visibility checkpoints and patrols in areas including Eglinton, in the Waterside and Cityside.
PSNI Conduct Road Safety Operation In L'Derry
The PSNI have carried out vehicle check points, speed checks and proactive patrolling in a road safety operation in L'Derry on Tuesday, 26 March. Local Response Policing Team (LPT) officers conducted high visibility checkpoints and patrols in areas including Eglinton, in the Waterside and Cityside.
26 April 2024
New Irish Whisky Experience Opens At Crumlin Road Gaol
The First and deputy First Ministers and US Economic Envoy Joe Kennedy have marked the official opening of the newly completed McConnell's Distillery and Visitor Experience at Crumlin Road Gaol.
New Irish Whisky Experience Opens At Crumlin Road Gaol
The First and deputy First Ministers and US Economic Envoy Joe Kennedy have marked the official opening of the newly completed McConnell's Distillery and Visitor Experience at Crumlin Road Gaol.
30 April 2024
Banbridge Shooting: Man Hands Himself Into Police
A 34-year-old man has been arrested in connection with an attempted murder in Banbridge. On Friday, 12 April, a 40-year-old man was shot by a masked man as he sat in a vehicle in a car park on the Rathfriland Road. The shooting victim remains in a critical condition in hospital.
Banbridge Shooting: Man Hands Himself Into Police
A 34-year-old man has been arrested in connection with an attempted murder in Banbridge. On Friday, 12 April, a 40-year-old man was shot by a masked man as he sat in a vehicle in a car park on the Rathfriland Road. The shooting victim remains in a critical condition in hospital.
22 March 2024
PSNI Conduct Strabane Road Safety Operation
The PSNI have conducted a proactive road safety operation in Strabane on Wednesday, 20 March, conducting vehicle check points and speed checks. Officers conducted high visibility checkpoints and patrols in areas including Sion Mills, Artigarvan, Lifford Bridge and Newtownstewart bypass.
PSNI Conduct Strabane Road Safety Operation
The PSNI have conducted a proactive road safety operation in Strabane on Wednesday, 20 March, conducting vehicle check points and speed checks. Officers conducted high visibility checkpoints and patrols in areas including Sion Mills, Artigarvan, Lifford Bridge and Newtownstewart bypass.
13 February 2024
UK Govt Outlines Full Details Of £3.3bn NI Spending Settlement
The UK Government has outlined the full details of the £3.3 billion spending settlement for Northern Ireland in a letter sent to Minister for Finance, Dr Caoimhe Archibald.
UK Govt Outlines Full Details Of £3.3bn NI Spending Settlement
The UK Government has outlined the full details of the £3.3 billion spending settlement for Northern Ireland in a letter sent to Minister for Finance, Dr Caoimhe Archibald.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Mostly cloudy with showery outbreaks of rain reaching parts of Antrim and Down later this evening, The showers will extend westwards overnight, clearing from most places by morning. Minimum temperature 7 °C.
