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Man arrested for drink driving after crashing into Kenilworth war memorial

Local News by James Smith 6th May 2025  
The damage caused to the fence around the memorial (image via Cllr Richard Dickson)
The damage caused to the fence around the memorial (image via Cllr Richard Dickson)
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A man was arrested after crashing into Kenilworth's war memorial last month.

Police were called to the scene at 5.05am on 20 April to reports of a collision on Abbey Hill.

The man was arrested on suspicion of drink driving.

The incident on Abbey Hill has caused significant damage to the fence surrounding the memorial and a small amount of structural damage to the memorial itself.

The incident was also reported to Warwick District Council, and the wreathes were moved from the memorial following the incident.

     

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