Angmering police incident: Drink-driving arrest after car collides with pub wall

By Sam Morton
Published 8th Apr 2023, 14:31 BST
Updated 8th Apr 2023, 22:33 BST
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A man was arrested on suspicion of drink-driving after a collision in Angmering, according to Sussex Police.

Photos sent to this newspaper showed the aftermath of a collision outside the Resourceful Squirrel pub in Angmering High Street around 11pm.

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A vehicle reportedly collided with a parked car and the pub wall – sparking a response from police officers, who closed the road.

A Sussex Police spokesperson said: “Police were called to a report of a single vehicle collision in High Street, Angmering at about 10.40pm on April 7.

Police officers at the scene of a collision in Angmering High StreetPolice officers at the scene of a collision in Angmering High Street
Police officers at the scene of a collision in Angmering High Street

“A 62-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of driving while over the specified limit for alcohol.

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“Mervyn Crees, 62, of Chestnut Court, Angmering, was charged with driving over the specified limit for alcohol.”

Police said Crees will appear before Worthing Magistrates' Court on April 25.

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