Man found to be 'FIVE times over drink-drive limit' in Thornliebank

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A man has been arrested after allegedly being FIVE times over the limit.

Officers stopped the vehicle which they claimed had been driving "erratically" on Rowallen Road in Thornliebank.

A 67-year-old man was questioned by police and reportedly failed a roadside breath test.

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He was taken into custody and will appear in court at a later date.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "On February 25, officers stopped a vehicle which had been driven erratically on Rowallen Road Thornliebank.

"The 67-year-old man driving failed a breath test and was found to be over 5 times the drink-drive limit.

"He will appear in court at a later date."

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