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Suspected drink-driver arrested after DPD van crashes into pub wall

A man has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving after a DPD delivery van crashed into a beer garden wall.

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The DPD van crashed into a beer garden wall outside The George pub, in Oldbury. Image: Kearney Brierley/Facebook

Footage emerged showing the van which has smashed into the wall outside The George pub, in Oldbury, on Monday night.

The crash happened at around 8.40pm outside the pub, near the junction of Hill Top Road and George Road.

West Midlands Police arrested a 26-year-old man on suspicion of drink driving. He remained in custody on Tuesday for questioning.

Parcel delivery firm DPD said it was aware of the crash and had launched its own investigation.

A DPD spokesman said: "We are aware of the incident and are carrying out a full investigation."

A team of five firefighters from West Midlands Fire Service attended the scene to ensure the vehicle was safe.

No-one was injured in the crash and West Midlands Ambulance Service were not required to attend.

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