Police arrest drugged-up Derbyshire motorist after noticing they were driving strangely

By Tom Hardwick
Published 13th Jul 2022, 10:58 BST
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Police stopped a Derbyshire motorist who was seen driving in a strange manner – and turned out to be under the influence of drugs.

On Monday, July 11, officers from the Bakewell Safer Neighbourhood Team stopped a driver in Stoney Middleton after noticing their manner of driving.

The motorist then underwent a roadside drug test – which they subsequently failed.

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The driver was then arrested on suspicion two offences – drug driving and possession of a controlled substance. Enquiries into the incident are ongoing.