The Local Police of Alicante have arrested a 37-year-old man for reckless driving after a video surfaced on social media, depicting the individual performing dangerous stunts and tyre burns in the presence of spectators.
The incident occurred on Saturday night in a cul-de-sac on Calle Orba, which intersects with Avenida de Elche, near the former slaughterhouse. Police intervened after receiving multiple complaints from local residents regarding reckless driving in the area.
Officers responded to the scene after identifying the vehicle in the video, which showed it performing doughnuts and skidding around a fire circle while surrounded by dozens of onlookers. Several police units arrived at the location and intercepted the vehicle as it attempted to leave the area.
Upon being stopped, the driver admitted to the actions captured in the video. He is scheduled to appear in a rapid trial for reckless driving. The vehicle has been seized by the Local Police.
Julio Calero, the councillor for Security, stated that the police had increased their presence in the area following numerous complaints from residents about the gatherings of spectators, which posed a significant risk to public safety. Calero emphasised the quick and professional response of the police in locating the vehicle and detaining the driver for his alleged reckless driving.
He added that such dangerous driving practices are completely unacceptable due to the evident safety risks they pose to both the driver and the public.
