Last night, Wiltshire Police arrested a suspected drink driver at Warminster Services on Bath Road after being alerted to a man driving under the influence with a child inside the vehicle. The incident occurred shortly before 10pm on Tuesday, July 21.
Officers arrived to discover a “significant amount of alcohol” in the car driven by the man, who is in his 30s and from Frome. He refused to undergo a breathalyser test and was subsequently arrested on suspicion of failing to provide a sample.
Further investigations led to additional charges including driving while disqualified, driving without insurance, and three counts of assault. Police reported that an altercation had taken place inside Burger King prior to their arrival.
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The child was safe and returned home by officers. The suspect was taken into custody in Melksham for questioning, with inquiries ongoing.
Wiltshire Police have urged anyone who witnessed the assault or saw a blue Volkswagen Polo being driven near Warminster Services before 10pm to call 101 quoting crime reference 54260088213, or contact CrimeStoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.