Man arrested after reportedly reversing into parked cars in Scunthorpe

Driver failed a roadside breath test, police say

Author: Charlotte BarberPublished 13th Oct 2026

A man has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving after reportedly driving erratically and reversing into parked cars in Scunthorpe.

Police said they were called to the area of Dale Street at around 6:30pm on Sunday 11th October.

Officers said no one was injured by the driver's behaviour.

The driver, a 31-year-old man, was asked to carry out a roadside breath test, which police say he failed, reportedly blowing 125.

He was arrested on suspicion of drink driving, driving without insurance, and driving without a licence.

Police said he remains in custody assisting with their ongoing investigation.

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