A DRINK driver was arrested after being almost three times over the limit.

The 25-year-old male was driving a red Seat Ibiza on Duke Street, Askam when he stopped by police.

He was breathalysed at the side of the road and provided a reading of 110 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath - the national limit is 35 microgrammes.

The man was released on bail until August 27.