A Point Fortin man was granted bail in the sum of $50,000 after being arrested on a DUI charge. 

43 year old Naeem Ali, of Point Fortin, was detained on Wednesday. 

Officers were on mobile patrol along Suchit Trace, Penal, when they observed a grey Nissan Frontier overtaking a line of vehicles at high speed.

The officers stopped the vehicle a short distance away. The officers detected a strong alcohol smell so they informed the driver of their intention to conduct a breathalyzer test.

The driver then attempted to evade the test, according to the police report, thereby allegedly assaulting the two police officers.

Ali was arrested and taken to the Penal Police Station. A breathalyzer was conducted at the station where it is alleged he failed.

He was charged for the offence of driving under the influence, resisting arrest and assaulting Police officers.

He will appear before the court on July 31st.