Police Arrest Two Men for Reckless Driving on Wrong Side of Road

Police are appealing for information and witnesses following a report of a suspected drunk driver in Co Derry this morning, Wednesday, March 26. Shortly after 10am, it was reported that two men, who appeared to be intoxicated, had called into a business in the Main Street area of Dungiven.

Erratic Behavior
The men then got into a car and proceeded to drive in an erratic manner towards Toome and Castledawson. The vehicle was detected travelling on the wrong side of the main carriageway between Antrim and Ballymena/the Lisnevenagh Road. Officers pursued and managed to stop the vehicle.

Arrest and Charges
Two men, one aged in his 20s, and one aged in his 30s, were arrested on suspicion of a number of offences, including driving when unfit through drink or drugs, aggravated vehicle taking, failing to stop for police, and dangerous driving. They remain in police custody at this time. APSNI spokesperson added: "Our enquiries are continuing, and we would appeal to anyone who may have witnessed the vehicle or to anyone with mobile phone or dash-cam footage to get in touch on 101, quoting reference number 429 of 26/03/25." A report can be submitted online using the non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ or you can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/. Click this link or scan the QR code to receive breaking news and top stories. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.