Festive drink-drive campaign nets 278 offenders
Almost 280 people were arrested for drink and drug-driving offences during the festive period, West Mercia Police have revealed.
The force, which covers Herefordshire, Shropshire and Worcestershire, says 278 drivers were detained in December.
Since 2020, it said 23 people had died in crashes, in its force area, where alcohol was a factor in the past three years, with another 12 deaths attributed to drug-fuelled collisions.
"Despite all the warnings 278 people are now starting the new year facing a possible court hearing, losing their licence and a fine," Supt Steph Brighton said.