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Man, 74, arrested on suspicion of drink driving after car ploughs into parked vehicles in School Lane, Maidstone

14:46, 27 February 2023

updated: 14:50, 27 February 2023

A pensioner has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving after a car ploughed into a number of park vehicles.

Officers were called to School Lane in Maidstone, near the entrance for Mote Park, at around 7pm on Saturday.

A 74-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving. Picture: Stock
A 74-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving. Picture: Stock

The road was partially shut by two police cars while they dealt with the incident.

Police arrived at the scene after reports a car had crashed into parked vehicles.

No injuries were reported, but an elderly man was arrested.

A police spokesman said: "A 74-year-old man from Maidstone was arrested on suspicion of drink driving and taken into custody.

"He is currently bailed until May 25."

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