Man arrested after suspected stolen vehicle stopped in Hull

Police say the driver's breath test result was over one and a half times the legal limit

Author: Charlotte BarberPublished 11 hours ago

A 37-year-old man remains in police custody after Roads Policing officers stopped a suspected stolen vehicle in Hull.

Police said the vehicle was stopped on Raich Carter Way at around 3.30pm on Thursday 15th October.

Initial enquiries established that the driver is alleged not to have a driving licence or insurance.

A roadside breath test was carried out on the driver. Police said it returned a result over one and a half times the legal limit.

He was arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle, driving a motor vehicle above the legal alcohol limit, driving a motor vehicle otherwise than in accordance with a licence, and using a motor vehicle without third party insurance.

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