A drink driver was caught just as some policemen were about to settle in for some food.
The man came into a food place in Millbrook Square, Grove on June 28 and stood in front of the officers.
They noticed he was drunk and that he had been driving.
He was taken to custody to sober up and also give a reading, which came back as almost four times the legal limit.
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A police spokesman said: "Getting our grub... and catching a drink driver.
"On Sunday 28th June, we were at Millbrook Square, Grove grabbing some food (Yes... it's hard to believe, but police officers do need to eat too).
"Just as we got our food, a car pulled in and the driver came to stand next to us while ordering his own meal. When we say 'stand', we really mean sway.
"Given what we observed, we asked him to provide a roadside breath test, which he failed.
"Unfortunately, neither he nor we got to enjoy our food, as we all ended up heading to custody instead.
"Once in custody, he provided an evidential breath specimen of 134. The legal limit is 35.
"There is simply no excuse for getting behind the wheel after drinking and putting other people's lives at risk.
"Thankfully, he happened to cross paths with us before anyone was seriously injured.
"Drink driving is one of the fatal four offences and is completely preventable.
"If you're drinking, don't drive. Arrange a lift, use public transport, or take a taxi.
"One poor decision can have life-changing consequences."
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