Drink driving pensioner apprehended

A 75-year-old motorist is to appear in court after police stopped a vehicle in the Larne area this morning.

Detailing the incident, a PSNI spokesperson said: “Our attention was drawn to a vehicle around 1.45am this morning as it was driving very slowly with no lights on.

The motorist was stopped by police officers.placeholder image
The motorist was stopped by police officers.

“Turns out the driver had been drinking.

“A short visit to custody and the 75-year-old driver now has an appointment with the local magistrate for driving with excess alcohol.”

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