Man arrested after BMW crashes into Wiltshire property

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A man has been arrested after a BMW crashed into a Wiltshire homeowner's garden.

The collision is claimed to have happened at around 11pm last night, Thursday July 31, on Frome Road in Southwick, near Trowbridge. 

Police have confirmed a 42-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of failing to stop at the scene of a collision, drink driving, and drug driving.

Multiple police vehicles as well as dog units attended, with officers adding the man left the scene following the collision, but was located shortly after.

The man has been released on bail as police continue with their enquiries.

Photos from the scene show a dark-coloured BMW crashed into the front garden of a property.

An eye-witness of the scene has said that the front of the property sustained some damage in the incident.

A spokesperson for Wiltshire Police said: “We have arrested a man after a BMW left the road and collided with a property in Frome Road, Southwick, last night.

“The driver of the vehicle, a 42-year-old man, left the scene but was located shortly after and arrested on suspicion of failing to stop at the scene of a collision, drink driving and drug driving.

“He has been released under investigation while enquiries continue.”

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