Man arrested after car crashes into bank in Liskeard town centre

Officers say it happened just feet away from a cash point that was being used

Author: Sarah YeomanPublished 11th Oct 2021

A man has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving after a car crashed into a bank in Liskeard.

Police were called to reports of a vehicle colliding with a building on Barras Street on Sunday evening (10th October).

Officers shared a photo of the damage to social media saying it happened only feet away from a cash point that was being used.

A 62-year-old local currently remains in custody.

A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police said: "Police were called to Barras Street, Liskeard, at 6.20pm last night following reports that a vehicle had been in collision with a building.

"Officers attended and carried out enquiries.

"A 62-year-old man from Liskeard was arrested on suspicion of driving whilst unfit through drink/drugs. He remains in police custody at this time."

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