Bognor man arrested after refusing roadside breath test

A drink-driver from Bognor will appear in court after refusing to cooperate with a roadside breath test on Friday (March 1), according to a Sussex Roads Police officer.
By Sam Morton
Published 4th Mar 2019, 09:47 BST
Updated 4th Mar 2019, 10:50 BST
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PC Tom Van Der Wee said officers attended a report of a suspected drink-driver at around 7.40pm in Waterside Drive, Chichester.

He added: "Officers stopped a vehicle and required the driver to cooperate with a roadside breath test. The male refused and was arrested.

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"At custody he provided an evidential of breath of nearly three times the drink drive limit."

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Police confirmed Zheko Petrov, 38, has been charged with driving whilst over the prescribed limit, driving without insurance and driving without the appropriate licence.

PC Van Der Wee said: "His vehicle was also seized due to having no insurance.

"He has been bailed to attend Worthing Magistrates Court on Tuesday, March 19."

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