Danny Drinkwater: Chelsea midfielder charged with drink-driving

Report says 29-year-old smashed his Range Rover in 'really nasty crash'

Tuesday 09 April 2019 04:57 EDT

Drinkwater signed for Chelsea from league-winning Leicester City in 2016 for £35m (Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Chelsea and England footballer Danny Drinkwater has been charged with drink driving.

The 29-year-old was arrested shortly after 12.30am on Monday, Cheshire Police said.

He was released on unconditional bail and will appear in court next month.

A police spokesman said the player was arrested “following a one-vehicle incident” in Ashley Road, Mere.

The Sun reported that Mr Drinkwater crashed his Range Rover after a chav-themed charity party.

A source told the paper: ”It was a really nasty crash.”

In a statement, Cheshire Police said: “A 29-year-old from Nether Alderley has been charged with drink driving following an incident in Cheshire.

“Danny Drinkwater, of Bollington Lane, was arrested shortly after 12.30am on Monday 8 April following a one-vehicle collision on Ashley Road in Mere.

“He has been released on unconditional bail and is set to appear at Stockport Magistrates’ Court on Monday 13 May.”

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Mr Drinkwater signed for Chelsea from league-winning Leicester City in 2016 for £35m.

He has not featured under Italian manager Maurizio Sarri or played a competitive game in over a year.