A man was arrested on suspicion of drink-driving after his car was found stuck in a trench.

Police officers on patrol on Harrington Sound Road in Smith’s found the car lodged in the deep excavation near the former post office.

Firefighters rescued the 41-year-old driver from the car and he was taken to the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital for treatment. His injuries are not thought to be serious.

A police spokesman said: “He was subsequently arrested on suspicion of driving while impaired.”

The incident happened just after 1am on Saturday.