1.3k convicted of booze driving

A STAGGERING 1.3k drink drivers were convicted in Londonderry in the four year period 2004-2008.

Justice Minister David Ford revealed the shocking number of people convicted for drink offences in the court division in response to an Assembly Question.

The total figure was 1,346. However, he revealed the number of people convicted for drink offences who were from Londonderry was considerably less than this number at 533.