Driver who was five times over limit tried to drive through checkpoint

Stephen Maguire

Gardaí in Co Donegal were forced to deploy a stinger after an alleged drunk driver failed to stop at a checkpoint.

The incident happened in the early hours of Sunday morning in Burnfoot village.

Gardaí were operating a crime checkpoint when the incident happened.

They signalled the driver to stop, but he failed to do so, and gardaí were forced to deploy a stinger device to stop the car.

When breathalysed, the driver was found to be five times over the limit.

The vehicle was seized and the driver was charged with a number of offences.

A Garda spokesperson said: "Never take risks when it comes to road safety. Never drive while under the influence of alcohol or drugs."