A British couple have reportedly been arrested at Gibraltar's international airport for being drunk while looking after three children.
The country's media claim the husband and wife - aged 54 and 53 - were arrested on Sunday night in the departure lounge.
They were due to appear in court today to face a charge of being intoxicated whilst in charge of a minor.
According to Rock Radio, the Royal Gibraltar Police issued a statement saying: "A 54-year-old man and a 53-year-old woman, both British nationals, were arrested yesterday evening for being intoxicated whilst in charge of a child.
"Police were called to the Gibraltar International Airport to assist a GHA ambulance crew who were having difficulties with a female passenger who had fallen over in the departures lounge.
"On arrival, the officers noted that the female and her husband, who were due to fly out later that night with their three young children, were both intoxicated."
They continued: "Both individuals were arrested for being intoxicated whilst in charge and of a child and conveyed to New Mole House police station.
"Emergency Police powers were executed and the three children were taken into police care and subsequently accommodated with Social Services.
"Both individuals have been charged with being Intoxicated while in charge of a child. The female has been additionally charged with criminal damage."
It is understood the family were due to flight out of Gibraltar but neither their destination or airport have yet been revealed.
Gibraltar police have been contacted to confirm the arrests.
