Man found to be 'five times over drink-drive limit' in Giffnock

Man being given breath test stock pic <i>(Image: Supplied)</i>
Man being given breath test stock pic (Image: Supplied)
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A man has been arrested in East Renfrewshire after allegedly being found to be five times over the drink-drive limit.

Police were called to a road traffic collision in Giffnock in the early hours of Saturday, October 21.

A 24-year-old man reportedly failed a roadside breath test and was taken into custody.

A police spokesperson said: "On the early hours of Saturday, October 21, police were called to a road traffic collision in Giffnock. 

"A 24-year-old male was arrested for failing the roadside breath test, over five times the legal limit.

"He was charged and will appear in court at a later date."

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