Man charged with drink driving after car crashes into barrier outside primary school
A man has been charged with drink driving after a car crashed into barriers outside a primary school.
Adil Hussain was arrested after police were called to Pensnett High Street to a single-car collision, directly outside St Mark's CofE Primary School, at around 1am on Sunday.
The 30-year-old, of Birmingham New Road, Dudley, was assessed by paramedics who were in a passing ambulance.
A spokesperson for West Midlands Ambulance Service said: "A passing ambulance came across a car which had collided with railings on High Street in Pensnett at 1.18am on the 1st September 2024.
"The driver declined assessment and was left in the care of police."
Adil Hussain was later charged with drink driving and will appear at Dudley Magistrates Court on September 12.
The damaged barriers were spotted by Councillor Karen Westwood, who promptly reported it to Dudley Council over concerns for child safety.
It was soon replaced with a safer temporary barrier.
Councillor Westwood shared the news on her Facebook page, saying: "Good Luck to all the pupils of St Mark's C of E Primary, Pensnett returning to school today following Summer Holiday.
"Pleased to say that DMBC acted promptly to my request to replace the barriers by the pedestrian crossing, which were damaged in a collision over the weekend. Stay safe all, and have a good day in your new school years.
"Your local councillor team Councillor Steve Edwards, Judy Foster - Councillor for Brockmoor and Pensnett with myself, working for you all year round."