A man has been arrested after allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol in Barrhead.
Police were alerted to concerns about a driver in the town on Monday, May 25, 2026, before officers attended and traced a 71-year-old man who failed a roadside breath test.
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He was arrested and taken into custody and is due to appear at court at a later date.
A police spokesperson said: “On Monday 25th May 2026, officers were alerted to a driver under the influence in Barrhead. Officers attended and traced a 71 year old male who was arrested after failing a breath test. He was arrested to custody to appear at court on a later date.”
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