30/01/2018

Man Arrested After Van Crashes Into House In Co Down

A man, aged 27, has been arrested on suspicion of a number of offences including dangerous driving after a van crashed into a house in Co Down on Sunday, 28 January.

The crash happened on the Clare Road in Waringstown.

A pensioner sustained minor cuts to her head and arm and was also treated for shock.

A Citreon Berlingo van crashed into an external wall of the property at around 9pm.

The suspect has also been arrested on suspicion of driving with excess alcohol on his breath and failing to remain at the scene.

He is to appear in court in Armagh on 20 February.

(CD/MH)


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