Arrest made in Motherwell after motorist (59) was spied drinking

A 59-year-old man was arrested in Motherwell after police received a tip-off that men were drinking alcohol in a car.

The alleged incident occurred around 5.45pm on Sunday (March 8) in the McClurg Court area of Airbles Street.

Police confirmed that the driver of the vehicle subsequently failed a breath test - and was then arrested.

A report on this incident has been sent to the procurator fiscal.