Suspected drink-driver arrested after BMW crashes into Porsche Centre Preston

The crashed BMW as seen from over the road Pic: Gareth Thomas Eckton — The BMW crashed shortly before 11pm on Saturday night Pic: Gareth Thomas Eckton

A 23-year-old man from Preston has been arrested on suspicion of drink-driving after a BMW crashed into the Porsche Centre Preston.

Police were called at around 10.55pm on Saturday (7 August) to a report of the collision.

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A spokesperson for Lancashire Police said: “A BMW car had collided with the Porsche Centre showroom on Watery Lane with the driver reportedly making off from the scene.

“Following enquiries a man was arrested in the area a short time later.”

Photos of the scene show jagged glass surrounding the broken panes, and one of the window supports cutting into the car’s bonnet at the driver’s side.

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The crashed BMW was covered in broken glass Pic: Gareth Thomas Eckton — The car and floor were covered in shattered glass Pic: Gareth Thomas Eckton

A video shared with Blog Preston showed the aftermath of the crash with emergency services in attendance at the scene.

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