Police say they had to stop a nine-year-old from driving his intoxicated father to get more alcohol in Mosgiel on Saturday.
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Police stopped the boy about 7.30pm as he was driving with his drunken father next to him in the car.
A police spokesperson said the child's father had asked him to drive to purchase more alcohol.
The investigation is ongoing and no infringements or charges have been brought at this stage.