A worried member of the public spotted a bin wagon being driven erratically and then realised the driver was wearing a Halloween mask.
Greater Manchester Traffic Police were informed and the vehicle was located in Walkden and the driver detained. Police advertised the incident on social media and said the driver was suspected to be over the drink drive limit and also allegedly failed a drugs test.
GMP thanked the concerned member of the public who had alerted them to the incident, meaning they were able to intervene and arrest him.
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GMP said: "Thanks to a concerned member of the public who saw the vehicle being driven erratically whilst the driver wore a Halloween mask. The bin waggon was located in Walkden + the driver detained.
"He would provide a positive breath sample of 91!! Also failed drugs test."
The bizarre post attracted over 100 likes and a range of comments. Cliffyfly said: 'His employer needs to bin him immediately.'
Kenneth Barnes stated: "Wheelie Widiculous!" and Tim Lewis said: "Wow that's madness."
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