Disqualified driver apprehended by police teams in Banbury after a search

A driver who was disqualified but 'out and about' has been stopped and arrested in Banbury after information was given to police.

By Roseanne Edwards

Published 4th Oct 2021, 10:15 BST

Updated 4th Oct 2021, 10:16 BST

Police apprehended a man who was under a disqualification order but driving this car

Banbury police thanked colleagues in the Thames Valley Roads Policing unit for their help in finding the man who was using a red car, pictured.

The police had received information about a disqualified driver who was 'out and about' in the Banbury area.

"Info received that a disqualified driver was out and about in the Banbury area. A successful area search (was conducted) by local officers and Roads Policing. A 42-year-old male from Banbury is now in custody," Thames Valley Police Banbury tweeted.

"Thank you to TVP Roads Policing for their assistance in locating this vehicle this evening (Sunday)."