Police target drink-driving as millions of motorists risk arrests during World Cup

Police target drink-driving as millions of motorists risk arrests during World Cup

Nottinghamshire Police have issued a stark warning over drink and drug-driving after several motorists were arrested in the village of Bilsthorpe over the weekend. Officers responded to a series of reports from members of the public who suspected drivers were behind the wheel while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The arrests took place across Saturday and Sunday last week and involved two women and one man, all of whom failed roadside tests carried out by police. Inspector Charlotte Ellam, District Commander for Newark and Sherwood, said the incidents highlighted a common problem seen during the summer months when more people head out to pubs and social events. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say While stressing that there was nothing wrong with enjoying a drink, she made it clear that driving afterwards was completely unacceptable. She said: "What isn't okay and never will be acceptable is when people do this but then decide to get behind the wheel while under the influence." The first arrest came on Saturday evening after officers received reports of a vehicle being driven erratically in Allandale, Bilsthorpe. Police attended the area at around 6.30pm after concerns were raised about the manner in which the vehicle was being driven. Officers quickly located both the car and its driver and suspected the woman behind the wheel may have been under the influence of alcohol. A roadside breathalyser test was carried out, and the driver failed the test, prompting the 54-year-old to be arrested on suspicion of drink-driving. Less than 24 hours later, officers were again called into action after receiving reports that two vehicles had left a local pub, being driven by people who had been drinking. The information prompted an immediate police response, with officers locating both vehicles at around 10pm on Sunday night. LATEST DEVELOPMENTS Labour risks thousands of jobs as changes to 2030 petrol and diesel ban may hammer auto sector Cyclists in