Norwich defender Shane Duffy arrested and charged with drink-driving after two-vehicle smash

NORWICH star Shane Duffy has been charged with drink driving.

The former Premier League star is due to appear before magistrates in Norwich in July.

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Duffy, 32, was arrested in Hethersett, near Norwich, late on Monday after a collision involving two vehicles.

A spokesperson for Norfolk Police said: "Police were called to Queen's Road, Hethersett, 21:05, on Monday May 6, following reports of a two-vehicle collision.

"Emergency services attended the scene and a man, aged in his 30s, was arrested on suspicion of drink driving. He was taken to Wymondham Police Investigation Centre for questioning.

"No one was injured."

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Duffy has responded through a spokesperson who said: "[Duffy has been] charged with driving whilst unfit through drink, having provided an evidential breath sample of 102mcg."

A Norwich City spokesman said: "Norwich City Football Club is aware of an incident involving one of its first-team players.

"The club is in the process of considering the matter internally in accordance with its own disciplinary procedure."

Duffy is due to play for Norwich against Leeds United in the Championship play-offs, with the first leg on Sunday.

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The Republic of Ireland star has featured in 36 league games for the Canaries this season.

He signed for the club last season after a short-lived spell at Fulham where he made just seven appearances.