Man arrested on suspicion of drink driving after van mounts kerb between pedestrian bollards in Greenisland

A driver was arrested on suspicion of a number of offences after a van mounted the kerb between two pedestrian bollards in Greenisland on Friday (October 30) evening.

Police say officers witnessed the vehicle attempting to take a corner at high speed.

In a statement, the PSNI said: “This resulted in the van mounting the kerb between pedestrian bollards. Thankfully no one was seriously hurt. The male driver has been arrested for drink driving offences.

Police at the scene after a van mounted the kerb between pedestrian bollards in Greenisland. Photo provided by PSNIplaceholder image
Police at the scene after a van mounted the kerb between pedestrian bollards in Greenisland. Photo provided by PSNI

Meanwhile, there were two further arrests in the Carrickfergus area on Friday.

Police added: "One person was arrested for yet another drink driving matter after we conducted a routine traffic stop and the driver failed a preliminary breath test.

"Another person was arrested as they were wanted for an on going drug investigation in Belfast.”

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