Campaigning MP fails breath test
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/england/sussex/6310049.stm Version 0 of 1. A Sussex MP who has campaigned against drink-driving has apologised after he failed a breath test. Des Turner, the Labour member for Brighton Kemptown, was breathalysed after being involved in a minor crash in Streatham, south London, last month. He said he had a glass of wine at lunch and had not realised he was "three percentage points" over the limit. A Met Police spokeswoman confirmed a man in his 60s had been arrested and later bailed to return in February. Mr Turner said the collision in Streatham High Street on 19 December was a "bumper to bumper" incident. Naturally I am very distressed by this incident Des Turner "There was no visible damage to either vehicle, and no injuries. "A passing police vehicle stopped. Their alcohol breath analyser gave a marginally positive result. "A blood sample was taken, the result of which I am expecting in February." Mr Turner said the police view at the time was that the blood sample would be negative, and he was allowed to continue with his journey. "Naturally I am very distressed by this incident. I can only apologise that I made this error of judgement," he added. |