Audi driver arrested in Portsmouth after officers spotted 'unusual behaviour' with car seized

A motorist has been arrested on a major road in Portsmouth after ‘unusual behaviour’ was spotted by officers.

The driver of an Audi Q7 was detained after he was stopped while traveling on Eastern Road. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Roads Policing Unit issued a statement about the incident on July 22.

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They said: “Officers stopped an Audi Q7 after observing unusual driving behaviour as it came out of the city on Eastern Road. The driver was found to have no insurance and was unable to provide a valid driving licence. The vehicle was subsequently seized.

“Further enquiries into the circumstances surrounding the vehicle resulted in the driver being arrested on suspicion of TWOC (Taking without owners consent).

“Proactive patrols continue to help us identify offenders, remove uninsured drivers from our roads and keep Hampshire's communities safe.”