Kerryman risks death at Grand Prix

A 56-YEAR-OLD kilted Kerryman was being questioned by British police last night after risking death by running down the track during the British Formula One Grand Prix at Silverstone yesterday.

Speaking from Northampton police station last night, Inspector Bob Michelmore said the man, now based in London, had been arrested in connection with an offence for aggravated trespass.

His antics brought a halt to the race after he appeared on lap 12 and started running down the Hanger Straight, the fastest part of the circuit, as cars accelerated towards him at 150mph.

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