A taxi driver from Alton has been charged with drink driving following a tip-off from the public.

Robert Lenox was arrested and charged with drink driving last Thursday (March 6).

The 64-year-old from Boyneswood Close was stopped after police received reports from a concerned member of the public that Mr Lenox was driving while intoxicated.

The driver subsequently failed a breathalyser test and is due to appear at Basingstoke Magistrates Court next Thursday.

“If you know someone is drink or drug driving call 999 if it is happening now,” said a spokesperson for Hampshire Police.

“You can also provide information for a non-emergency by calling 101 or Crimestoppers.”