A man serving a driving ban having been disqualified three times in the past, has been arrested after testing positive for cocaine while at the wheel of a car.
Police spotted the man driving a VW Tiguan when they were patrolling near to Astley on Tuesday.
A spokesperson for the police said: "The driver of this vehicle tried to hide from our transport unit as they were patrolling near Astley yesterday afternoon.
"He is currently on a ban having been disqualified three times previously.
"He tested positive for cocaine and was arrested and remanded in custody and his vehicle seized."
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereLast Updated:
Report this comment Cancel