Man arrested on suspicion of drink driving after car smashes into Stone town centre railings
A driver has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving after a car smashed into railings in Stone town centre.
Officers from Stafford Borough Police were called to Stone around 9.15pm last night after reports of a car hitting railings in the High Street outside Lloyds bank.
A white Mazda was later stopped on Whitemill Lane with severe damage to its front end.
A 29-year-old man from the Stone area was arrested on suspicion of driving while above the legal alcohol limit and failing to stop when requested by an officer.
He remains in police custody while inquiries continue.
Drivers have been warned to be careful when driving along the High Street, as bits of oil and debris are still visible on the road.
Chief Inspector Giles Parsons, of Stafford Borough Neighbourhood Policing Team, said: “The decorative railings have been damaged outside Lloyds bank by the High Street, Stone.
"This follows a road traffic collision.
"We have arrested a male in connection with this and he remains in police custody.
"Further updates will be given in due course."
Anyone with information is asked to contact Staffordshire Police on Facebook or Twitter or call 101 quoting incident number 745 of 12 April.
Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
