Police officer sustains minor injuries as man is charged with drink-driving and resisting arrest just outside Hucknall

A man is due to appear in court charged with drink-driving and resisting arrest after an incident on the doorstep of Hucknall.

It comes after a police officer was hit with a gate while chasing a suspect who had been stopped on suspicion of drink-driving in Victoria Gardens, Watnall, in the early hours of Monday morning (7 February).

The address is less than half a mile from the B6009 which connects Watnall and Hucknall and crosses over the top of the M1.

Andrew Nally, of Victoria Gardens, Watnall, will appear before Nottingham Magistrates' Court on 24 February 2022.

The 44-year-old was charged with obstructing an emergency worker, resisting arrest and drink-driving in connection with the incident.

Sergeant James Hirst, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: "An officer did unfortunately sustain minor injuries from this incident, following a short chase.

"The force has a zero-tolerance approach to drink-driving and we will continue to stop any motorist we suspect of being under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

"The decision to get behind the wheel after having a drink can have major repercussions and can lead to utterly devastating consequences that can ruin and sometimes end lives."