Update: Drink-drive arrest after car hits Crawley house

A man has been arrested on suspicion of drink-driving after a car hit a house in Crawley.
By The Newsroom
Published 8th Jun 2016, 15:41 BST
Updated 7th Jun 2018, 22:54 BST

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Police and firefighters were called to the scene in Messenger Close, Ifield at 10.15am today (Wednesday June 8).

A police spokesman said the collision caused structural damage to the house and added: “A 52-year-old man from Crawley was arrested nearby on suspicion of drink driving and currently remains in custody.”

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A spokesman for West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service said firefighters made the scene safe.

A police appeal stated no other vehicles were believed to be involved and there were no reported injuries.

Witnesses can email [email protected] or call 101 quoting reference 428 of 08/06.

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