THE driver of a car seen hitting multiple vehicles in Tiptree has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving.

Police officers were called to Church Road at about 4.15pm after receiving a drink driving report.

Essex Police said Colchester Community Policing Team assisted colleagues from the Road Policing Team after a car was seen “hitting multiple vehicles”.

A spokeswoman said: “Officers attended and a man was arrested on suspicion of driving whilst under the influence of alcohol”.

Another statement revealed the man became unwell after his arrest and was taken to hospital for treatment.