Man blames octopus in road for car crash, is arrested for drug driving
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Man blames octopus in road for car crash, is arrested for drug driving

A MAN who claimed he crashed his car after swerving to avoid an octopus in the road was arrested on suspicion of drug driving.

Emergency services responded to a report of a single-vehicle collision in Kingsbridge, Devon, England on Tuesday evening.

The incident occurred on the A381 near Malborough, around three miles from the sea.

Reporting the incident on social media, Kingsbridge Police wrote: “The driver stated he swerved to avoid an octopus. He is currently in custody on suspicion of drug driving.”

The car was discovered overturned in a ditch by the side of the road, however the driver did not require hospital treatment.

Police could find no sign of the alleged octopus.

Devon & Cornwall Police confirmed a 49-year-old man from Salcombe, Devon was arrested on suspicion of driving whilst unfit through drugs/drink.

He has been released under investigation pending further enquiries.

Needless to say, the original tweet from police drew some ‘kraken’ responses…