A man has been charged with drink driving at a "boy-racer" hotspot.

Police have been increasing patrols of Crossways Boulevard, Greenhithe, as they crackdown on nuisance drivers who meet in the area.

A 26-year-old man was arrested and later charged with driving without insurance and a licence and drink driving.

Matas Gasperavicius, of Dover Road, Northfleet, will appear at Medway Magistrates’ Court on October 19.

Residents have continually reported seeing motorists speeding, driving dangerously and being subjected to excess noise late at night.

They have long complained of modified cars whizzing up and down between the Dartford Crossing and near Bluewater shopping centre at speeds of up to 80mph. The speed limit is 40mph.

One former resident, who has since moved away from the area due to the noise, even likened it to "living on the set of a knock-off Fast and Furious".

Following new anti-social reports, police have put in place several dispersal orders and carried out extra patrols of the area between September 15 and 18.

A Public Space Protection Order has also been put in place.

During their increased patrols, seven traffic offence reports were issued for incidents including speeding and driving without insurance, meaning drivers face a fine and points on their licences.

Four vehicles were also seized by officers for lack of insurance.

Last month, a group of "boy racers" were given their marching orders under new police powers after tearing up and down the dual carriage way.

Community safety unit inspector, Trevor Jenner, said: "We are aware of residents’ concerns which we are taking seriously.

"We have increased police presence in the area during recent weeks and we want to reassure the community that we are not just responding to reports, but actively patrolling the area to make sure anyone committing offences are dealt with robustly and appropriately.

"Anti-social behaviour is often caused by the minority but can have an adverse effect on the majority of people. We will not tolerate anyone visiting this area and using the roads inappropriately and in a dangerous manner.

"We will continue to monitor the area to ensure motorists are not gathering and causing ASB to those living in the community."

Anyone with concerns around anti-social behaviour can report them online.