Police arrest driver near Ripon over drink-driving suspicion

A driver who was believed to be over the limit was stopped by police on the A61 near Ripon on Friday.
Picture: Sgt Paul Cording.Picture: Sgt Paul Cording.
Picture: Sgt Paul Cording.

Police arrested the male driver on suspicion of driving whilst unfit through drink or drugs. A medical episode led to him being taken to hospital where he refused to provide an evidential specimen.

The driver has now been de-arrested and reported for court summons.

Traffic Constable David Minto said he will be notifying the DVLA.

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