Man arrested after car crashes into flats

A man who was allegedly more than four times the drink-drive limit has been arrested after a car crashed into a block of flats in Mapperley.

Officers were called to Woodborough Road, near Mapperley Crescent, following reports that a Vauxhall Corsa had smashed through a ground-floor window of a residential building, at around 11.15pm on Sunday 14 June.

When officers arrived at the scene, they quickly identified a suspect who appeared heavily intoxicated, unsteady on his feet and was slurring his words.

He recorded a roadside test reading of 140 micrograms of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath – more than four times the legal limit – and told officers he had taken cocaine.

Remarkably, no serious injuries were reported, but the crash left significant damage to the front of the property.

Eight residents were temporarily evacuated from the building and provided with overnight accommodation while safety checks were carried out. Structural engineers have since confirmed the building remains safe despite the extent of the damage.

A 34-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving, driving while unfit through drugs, and dangerous driving. He has been released on conditional bail.

PC Joe Doherty, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: "It is only sheer luck that nobody was seriously injured or killed in this crash.

"Officers were on scene quickly and a man was arrested shortly afterwards.

"It is rare to encounter breathalyser readings this high. Choosing to get behind the wheel of a car after consuming that amount of alcohol is reckless.

"Tackling dangerous driving and preventing serious harm on our roads remains a top priority. We will continue to take robust action against anyone who puts others at risk in this way."