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Motorist arrested for driving while doing nitrous oxide balloons

CUSTODY: Motorist arrested for driving while doing nitrous oxide balloons. Picture by TVP and iStock <i>(Image: TVP)</i>
CUSTODY: Motorist arrested for driving while doing nitrous oxide balloons. Picture by TVP and iStock (Image: TVP)

A DRIVER has been arrested by police after eyewitness spotted them doing nitrous oxide balloons.

The eyewitness called Thames Valley Police starting the motorist was inhaling the balloons while driving this week.

The motorists was stopped by officers and provided a positive drugswipe and arrested.

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A statement from Thames Valley Police said: “When you call we will act and make the roads a safer place for you and your loved ones.”

Meanwhile, another motorist was place in custody for drink driving on the M40.

Police attended a collision on the road where the driver was caught. No injuries were reported.

A statement from Thames Valley Police said: “Please think before you drink drive, or you might just end up wearing these not so fluffy bracelets.”

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This story was written by Gee Harland. She joined the team in 2022 as a senior multimedia reporter.

Gee covers Wallingford, Wantage and Didcot.

Get in touch with her by emailing: Gee.harland@newsquest.co.uk

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