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Accused drunk driver's bizarre act after being pulled over by cops

A suspected drunk driver has been captured on video eating a police form given to him by a Russian traffic cop before attempting to escape from the patrol car.

The driver was pulled over by the police near the city of Irkutsk in southern Russia after they received reports of a motorist violating numerous traffic regulations, including driving on the wrong side of the road and cutting off other vehicles.

Police said officers noticed the motorist appeared to be heavily intoxicated and then discovered his driver's licence had expired more than 10 years ago.

A suspected drunk driver speaks with a police officer in the Irkutsk region in Russia on June 4, 2021.
The accused drunk driver in a patrol car in the Irkutsk region in Russia. Source: Newsflash/Australscope

The man allegedly refused to undergo an alcohol test, and swore and insulted the police officers as they drew up the paperwork.

In the video dated June 4, 2021, the officer is seen sitting alongside the man in the car and patiently endures the accused drunk driver's outburst.

The cop was then shocked when he handed the paperwork to the man for him to sign, only to have it ripped free by the suspect who then tried to eat it.

The officer tries to stop him, but the man breaks free and opens the door of the patrol car, leaping out in a bid to escape.

Another policeman, who was in the back of the car, managed to get out and arrest him before putting him back in the vehicle, this time in handcuffs.

Once the man was arrested the two officers took him to a nearby police station where he was allowed to sober up overnight, but remained in custody as the investigation continued.

The accused drunk driver gets animated as he speaks to the Russian police officer. Another officer is seen in the back of the patrol car.
The suspect gets animated as he speaks to the officer. Source: Newsflash/Australscope

The suspect, a 48-year-old resident from the town of Zima, was charged with operating a vehicle without a licence and refusing to undergo an alcohol test.

He has been placed in administrative detention for 10 days.

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