Fleetwood man arrested after car smashes into row of parked vehicles in Whinfield Avenue

By Matthew Calderbank

Published 7th Dec 2022, 10:05 BST

Updated 7th Dec 2022, 10:12 BST

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A man was arrested after a car smashed into a row of vehicles parked on a street in Fleetwood last night (Tuesday, December 6).

Residents reported scenes of ‘absolute mayhem’ after the driver ploughed into four cars parked outside homes in Whinfield Avenue at around 6.20pm.

A black Vauxhall was left tipped on it side and other cars suffered serious damage.

Police swooped on the street shortly afterwards and a 40-year-old man was arrested soon after.

A 40-year-old man was arrested on suspicion after a car crashed into four parked vehicles in Whinfield Avenue, Fleetwood on Tuesday night (December 6)

A 40-year-old man was arrested on suspicion after a car crashed into four parked vehicles in Whinfield Avenue, Fleetwood on Tuesday night (December 6)

He reportedly failed a roadside breath test and was arrested on suspicion of driving with excess alcohol. He remains in custody this morning (Wednesday, December 7).

Fortunately, no one was inside the parked cars at the time and police confirmed that no injuries were reported.

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Police statement

A 40-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of driving with excess alcohol after a car crashed into four parked cars

A 40-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of driving with excess alcohol after a car crashed into four parked cars

A police spokesman said: “We were called to Whinfield Avenue, Fleetwood at 6.23pm yesterday to reports of a road traffic collision. A car was found to have collided with four stationary vehicles.

"A 40-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of driving with excess alcohol. He is currently in custody.”