MEMBERS of the public stopped an alleged drink driver escaping from police after he crashed into parked cars in Port Glasgow.

The incident happened in the early hours of Saturday on Glenhuntly Terrace.

The driver of the car is alleged to have been intoxicated and tried to leave the scene before being stopped by several concerned members of the public.

Police say a 25-year-old man has been arrested for various driving offences and possession of cocaine.

He now faces prosecution.