Man arrested for drink-driving after van collides with tree

Police are appealing for witnesses after a van collided with a tree on Stane Street, Billingshurst, around 8.20pm on February 27.

Two children involved in the collision received treatment in hospital for injuries – one of them potentially serious.

The driver of the vehicle was unhurt.

Mark Russell, 32, of Swann Way, Broadbridge Heath, was arrested and charged with driving with 68mcg of alcohol per 100ml of breath in his system. The legal limit is 35mcg.

He was released on unconditional bail to appear before Worthing Magistrates’ Court on April 19.

Anyone with any information about the incident is urged to contact [email protected], or call 101 quoting serial 1031 of 27/02.