DRINK-driving is on the increase in Bury.

Provisional figures for the borough show that a total of 25 motorists - eight more than last year - provided positive breath-tests during a two-week period covering Christmas and the New Year.

During the same fortnight last year, only 17 people were charged with driving with excess alcohol.

The latest figures show that two people gave positive breath-tests at the scene of road accidents in Bury.

The remainder were arrested for drink driving after being stopped for a variety of reasons.

Other statistics show that between December 18 and January 2, there were a total of 48 injury accidents on Bury's roads - the same number as last year.

Throughout Greater Manchester, during the two week monitoring period, there were 372 injury accidents and 63 drivers arrested after providing a positive test following their involvement in a collision.

Figures are not yet available for the total number of drivers arrested for drink driving in the region.

Full local, regional and national figures are expected to be released shortly.

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