Motorist charged with drink-driving after car crashes into roundabout in South Shields

A South Shields man has been charged with drink-driving after a car collided with a roundabout over the weekend.

Published 12th Oct 2020, 12:19 GMT

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A Northumbria Police spokesperson said on Monday, October 12: “Shortly before 6.40pm yesterday (Sunday, October 11) we received a report that a car had been in collision with a roundabout on King George Road, South Shields.

“A 63-year-old man was arrested and has since been charged with driving a motor vehicle when above the legal alcohol limit.

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The man will appear before South Tyneside Magistrates' Court next month.

The man will appear before South Tyneside Magistrates' Court next month.

"He is due to appear before magistrates in South Tyneside next month.”

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