'Extremely drunk' cyclist 'lucky not to have been hit by a car' after PSNI discover he 'blew over double the drink drive limit'

By Gemma Murray
Published 26th Apr 2023, 10:13 BST
Updated 26th Apr 2023, 22:08 BST
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A man was “lucky not to have been hit by a car” whilst riding an electric bicycle “extremely drunk” last night, it has emerged.

A post on Police Newry, Mourne & Down says: “At half 10 tonight we received a report of a cyclist cycling all over the road between Downpatrick and Killough.

"Cars had to swerve to avoid him - He was lucky not to have been hit by a car.

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"The cyclist was extremely drunk, and as he was riding an electric bicycle, he was arrested for Driving Whilst Unfit.

"The cyclist blew over double the drink drive limit.

"He will spend the night in custody and will be charged in the morning.

"Never ever drink and cycle...”