Man released under investigation after car crashes into Birmingham opticians

A man has been released under investigation after a car crashed into an opticians in Birmingham yesterday morning (Saturday 3rd September).

West Midlands Police says its officers were called to reports of a car hitting the shop on Alcester Road South in Kings Heath just after 3.35am.

Once officers arrived at the scene, they spoke to the driver and had him checked over by paramedics.

The 33-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of drink-driving.

The crashed caused "extensive damage" to the Vincent Roberts store, police say.

The vehicle has since been removed and structural engineers have been called in to check the safety of the property.

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