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Locals cheered as suspected drink driver they reported is arrested in field

byDaniel Jae Webb
10 July 2020 | 9.50pm
Locals cheered as suspected drink driver they reported is arrested in field
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Locals cheered when police arrested a man they reported as a suspected drink driver tonight.

Officers raced to a 999 call from a resident who had witnessed a man park his car and walking into the woods – their suspicions were raised when he appeared intoxicated.

A dog unit was called to the incident in Pinehurst Road at around 9pm, and the dog was unleashed. He tracked to the suspected drink driver who was immediately arrested.

The moment the man was caught by a police dog and arrested by its handler

A police van arrived, the male – thought to be in his 30s – was searched and then became aggressive while he was being loaded into the cage. Officers had to use force as he kicked out at them.

Then the cage door closed, cheers and a round of applause were heard. Locals clapped officers and thanked them for their speedy response and fast arrest.

The man was loaded into the police van but kicked out at officers and force was used

The man’s been taken to Gablecross custody.

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