Scunthorpe man arrested on suspicion of multiple offences

He was stopped earlier

Author: Tom FeahenyPublished 3rd Jun 2026

A man from Scunthorpe has been arrested on suspicion of four offences including driving whilst unfit through drugs after being stopped on Wednesday morning.

The 46 year-old had been identified as allegedly being unconscious behind the wheel of a stationary vehicle in a live traffic lane on Park Street, Winterton.

He was arrested on suspicion of driving whilst unfit through drugs, possession of a class A drug, driving without insurance and driving without a license. The man remains in police custody at this time.

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