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Motorist arrested in Chelmsford after driving car with a missing tyre
Overview
Essex Police arrested a motorist in Chelmsford after officers heard a loud metal grinding noise and discovered the vehicle was being driven with only three tyres. The driver was arrested on suspicion of drink-driving and given a prohibition notice for the dangerous vehicle defect.
Key points
- Essex Police stopped a car near the Generals Lane roundabout in Chelmsford after hearing a loud metal grinding noise.
- Officers found the vehicle had been driven for some time with one wheel completely missing its tyre.
- The driver was arrested on suspicion of drink-driving.
- A notice was issued prohibiting the car from being used on the road until the defect is repaired.