Police arrest man in St Gregory's Crescent, Gravesend, after tree crushes van
10:39, 27 June 2019
updated: 11:19, 23 July 2019
A van driver was "lucky" not to be crushed by a tree on his birthday has been arrested.
Officers detained the 23-year-old in St Gregory's Crescent, Gravesend, at around 8pm last night.
His van was crushed by a tree after he reportedly drove away from a crash and failed to stop.
Police spokesman James Walker said: "He was arrested on suspicion of driving while unfit through drink or drugs and was initially conveyed to a local hospital."
He then allegedly assaulted three police officers and a nurse at the hospital.
Sevenoaks police tweeted: "PC Luke and PC Wayne from Team 5 met the luckiest van driver today! Walked away unharmed.
"Nearly crushed by a tree and on his birthday too."
The man remains in custody as inquiries continue.
