Court date for Wisbech crash drink driver

A driver who crashed his car into a ditch and then left the scene has a date with magistrates for a host of driving offences.

The incident happened on Saturday night in Cromwell Road, Wisbech.

Police arrived to find the unoccupied car in a ditch, but officers managed to trace the occupants nearby.

A 20-year-old man was arrested and later charged with drink driving, driving without a licence, and driving without insurance, and is due to appear in court next month.

Posting to their Facebook page Fenland police thanked a member of the public who tipped them off.

Cambridgeshire Police has a dedicated, confidential hotline that is available 24/7 for you to report concerns about someone who may be drink or drug driving – 0800 032 0845.

You can find out about driving under the influence, including the law and penalties on the force website.