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Man Arrested On Suspicion Of Drink & Drug Driving After Crash In Ventnor

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A man has been arrested on suspicion of drink/drug driving after a car crashed in Ventnor.

Police were called to Ventnor High Street just before 7pm last night (Wednesday), after a red Toyota Yaris collided with a parked vehicle and ended up on its roof.

A police spokesperson said:

"It was reported the driver of the Toyota was out of the vehicle and there had been an assault, before he then left the scene.

"Officers attended and a 43 year old man from Ventnor was arrested on suspicion of driving whilst unfit through drink, driving a vehicle whilst unfit through drugs, and inflicting grievous bodily harm without intent.

"He remains in custody at this time and enquiries are ongoing."

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