POLICE across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight have arrested 85 people on suspicion of drink or drug-driving in the first two weeks of their Christmas drink-drive prevention campaign.

The ‘Where Will You End Up tonight?’ campaign has seen 69 men and 16 women arrested between December 1 and December 13, and 61 of those arrested have been charged, with 16 bailed and eight released with no further action.

The campaign, which runs until January 1 throughout Hampshire, including East Hampshire, sees police targeting individuals they suspect of driving under the influence of drink or drugs, both on the way home and the morning after a heavy night.

Hampshire road safety Sergeant Rob Heard said: “Preventing and catching drivers under the influence of drink or drugs remains an absolute priority for police at this time of year.

“Officers are on regular patrols across the Isle of Wight and Hampshire taking a rigorous approach to stopping those motorists endangering lives through their reckless actions.”