Man charged after 'driving stolen van while drunk' following police chase on M8
A man has been arrested and charged after allegedly driving a stolen van while drunk on the M8.
The alarm was raised to police by a member of public on Saturday, July 19.
Cops were then forced to pursue the vehicle after it failed to stop for local officers in Lanarkshire.
Officers chased the motor from East Kilbride onto the A725 Expressway and then onto the M8.
They were eventually able to bring the van to a stop on the motorway without any injuries.
After inspection it was discovered that the van had allegedly been stolen.
The driver, 33, was also alleged to have been driving while under the influence of alcohol.
He was arrested and charged in connection and held in custody.
He is due to appear in court on Monday, July 21.
A statement from Police Scotland reads: "Thanks to the member of the public in East Kilbride who reported a suspected drunk van driver earlier today.
"Local officers spotted the van, which then failed to stop. The van was pursued from East Kilbride, onto the A725 Expressway and then onto the M8.
"Our Road Policing unit safely brought the vehicle to a stop on the M8, without any damage or injury.
"The van turned out to be stolen; the driver, a 33-year-old male, was drunk and already disqualified from driving.
"He has been arrested, charged, and held in custody to appear at court on Monday 21st July."
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