Van driver stopped on Leamington's Parade for watching a film - but police got a surprise when they saw inside the vehicle

The van has been seized by police and the ​driver remains in custody for interview
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A van driver was stopped today (Monday) after he was spotted watching a film at the wheel - but officers got a nasty surprise when they opened the vehicle.

While speaking with the driver, officers noticed a knuckle duster in the driver's door pocket.

After a further search, they found Class A and B drugs.

A van driver was stopped today (Monday) after he was spotted watching a film at the wheel. Photo by OPU WarwickshireA van driver was stopped today (Monday) after he was spotted watching a film at the wheel. Photo by OPU Warwickshire
A van driver was stopped today (Monday) after he was spotted watching a film at the wheel. Photo by OPU Warwickshire
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The driver has been arrested for being in possession of an offensive weapon and for possession of controlled drugs. The driver also failed a roadside drug test and was further arrested for this offence.

The van has been seized by police and the ​driver remains in custody for interview.