A MAN who was dressed as the superhero Batman was chased by residents, the police and a dog unit after crashing into a telegraph pole while drunk driving in Tidworth.

25-year-old Lewis Blondrage, of Aliwal Barracks, crashed into a telegraph pole in Meerut Road, Tidworth, on November 19.

“Dressed as Batman, Blondrage fled the scene and he was chased by local residents into the darkness,” an Amesbury Police spokesperson said.

“Several policing teams, including the dog unit, contained the area and captured Blondrage.

“He failed a roadside breath test and was taken to custody where he provided a blood sample which was over the legal limit.”

Watch the moment Blondrage was arrested here: 

Blondrage was found guilty of drink driving and failing to stop at the scene of a road traffic collision at Swindon Magistrates’ Court last Wednesday (December 12).

He was handed a 12-month driving disqualification and a £600 fine.

A spokesperson added: “If you’re out over the next few weeks, don’t risk it with drugs or alcohol. Find a safe way home without getting behind the wheel.

“Spot someone you suspect is drink or drug driving? Report it online or call 101. In an emergency, always call 999.”

Reports can be made via the Wiltshire Police website.