Drink driver urinated in police van

A drink driver who urinated in a police van while being transported to custody has been sentenced.

Members of the public called police around 9am on 19 November to report a man slumped over the steering wheel of his white Ford Transit Van parked at Ely Leisure Park.

Police arrived and found Glen Begley, 35, of Ely Road, Littleport, asleep in the van with a number of alcohol bottles in the passengers seat.

Begley was arrested and taken to custody and while being transported he urinated in the back of the police van.

In custody Begley provided an evidential reading of 61 micrograms of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath, the legal limit is 35 micrograms.

At Cambridge Magistrates’ Court on Thursday (12 December), Begley pleaded guilty to criminal damage and being in charge of a motor vehicle whilst unfit through drink. He was disqualified from driving for six months and must pay a £1,166 fine.

The case comes as part of the force's festive campaign cracking down on drink and drug drivers, with a warning that doing so could destroy lives forever.

Throughout December, officers are carrying out roadside checks across the county and people are also being reminded of the 24/7 confidential, dedicated hotline to report drink and drug drivers on 0800 032 0845. If someone is in immediate danger, always call 999.

For information about drink or drug driving, the law and the dangers it can cause, visit the force's dedicated web page.