An investigation is under way after a man was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated in Co Cork.
The arrest happened while gardaí were out on patrol in Midleton last night
Gardaí have said that the car the man was driving was extensively damaged and did not have a right front tyre.
Gardaí in Midleton, Co. Cork out on patrol last night came upon this car being driven through the town.
— An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic) December 3, 2024
Yes, it was this extensively damaged and without its right front tyre.
When stopped, he was arrested on the suspicion of driving while intoxicated.#SaferRoads pic.twitter.com/nIvvvXBkwI
The man was stopped while he was driving through Midleton town.
Gardaí said that a blood sample was obtained and sent for analysis and that an investigation is ongoing.