Riddle of car left on top of wall
A CAR lies abandoned on top of a garden wall, leaving police bewildered.
A metal fence was destroyed by the high-speed smash at the side of an icy road yesterday but the wall beneath remained intact.
The mystery driver had apparently climbed free and left the car behind as blizzard conditions struck in Dewsbury, West Yorkshire.
Police have concluded whoever it was had “got a bit carried away with the Christmas season”.
They later confirmed that the car had not been stolen nobody had been charged.
The force has arrested 50 people for drink or drug-driving in the first week of the month.
A spokesman said: “It’s quite startling that so many people have been arrested so far this December as we haven’t yet had many of the busy celebration weekends, when we traditionally find more people take the risk of drink-driving.
“We really want to and remind people of the very real dangers that getting behind the wheel after drinking alcohol or using drugs can have – the results could be catastrophic.”
He added: “Our message to everyone this December is this: If you’re out drinking, plan how you’re getting home.
“Assign a designated driver, pre-book a taxi or use public transport but above all don’t drive after having a drink.
“It’s not worth the risk for you, your passengers or the other roads users around you.”