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Man arrested after allegedly tailgating unmarked police car in Paddock Wood while 'double drink-drive limit'

A man has been arrested after allegedly tailgating an unmarked police car while "double the drink-drive limit".

The driver was detained in the early hours of this morning after "bouncing off" a verge in Paddock Wood, near Tonbridge.

Police made the arrest in the early hours. Stock picture
Police made the arrest in the early hours. Stock picture

The Kent Police Roads Policing Unit (RPU) tweeted after the incident shortly before 1pm today.

Officers said: "Male arrested in the early hours after tailgating our unmarked police car and then bouncing off the verge in the Paddock Wood area.

"Turns out he was double the drink-drive limit and had taken cocaine, oh and had cannabis in the car."

Police have been contacted for further information.

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