Danny Drinkwater has been arrested for suspected drink-driving offences after the out-of-favour Chelsea midfielder crashed his car minutes after leaving a party early on Monday morning.
The former Leicester man reportedly crashed his Range Rover into a Skoda at approximately 12.30am, hours before the Blues 2-0 win over West Ham at Stamford Bridge.
The crash left debris scattered across the country road while a fence was also flattened, according to The Sun.
Drinkwater and solicitor Beth Mantel, who he was travelling with at the time, were both treated for minor injuries along with Emma Brown, 30, who was driving the Skoda.
Drinkwater and Mantel had attended a charity event in an upmarket bar called Victors in Hale, Greater Manchester, approximately six miles away from Drinkwater's home.
A source told The Sun: 'It was a really nasty crash. Danny had been seen having a great night at the bar but it ended horribly. Pieces of the car he hit went flying.
'Danny's been partying like mad recently but hopefully this will be a wake up call telling him to slow down.'
Cheshire Police said: 'A 29-year-old man from Nether Alderley was arrested on suspicion of drink driving. He is currently in custody assisting officers with their inquiries.'
Following the impressive win over the Hammers, a Chelsea spokesperson confirmed they were aware of the reports.
They said: 'We are aware of reports but we will want to establish all of the facts before commenting.'
AlgerianGriezmann8
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He has nothing else to do and it wonβt affect his nonexistent team selection so, I mean, why not
Kambala168
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he was tired of not playing any game this season
vanderlinde
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He was sick of drinking water so he tried alcahol π
josephsimeon
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he drinks π»
CrankHighVoltage
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The gut was just drinking water
RoverSanil
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drinkwater drinking alcohol just kidding
SINGAM23
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Danny Drink Water
Juubder
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plz just drink water
MOSahinJalloh
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How can Drinkwater drink alcohol and drive did he mix the water with the alcohol?
Beejay10
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Reporter: Drinkwater (calling his name) Drink water:
EminenceBASIT
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What's the difference between Drinkwater and Sanchez
EminenceBASIT
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When you drink too much of water, alcohol will surely taste good
Letclno
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mistake by police bcz Drinkwater drank water
DaMhztourage
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Even when his name is Drinkwater, he still finds time to consume alcohol as he was not included in the match day roster , blame frustration on the bench , as one time Leicester City main man , now can't even make the bench, what a twist of fate as a Chelsea fringe player !!!!
lecdikrsuy
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why can't he just drink waterππ
as_win10
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As the name suggests he always drinks
UgwuCheta
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drinkwater is now a drunker
Ngole20
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Chelsea is responsible for this . Why spend money on a player you donβt wanna ever use ?
frastel
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I think his name is lost so the only way to make people feel his presence is to drink- drive and crush his Range Rover so that he will come in the papers and on social media as well. Because he knew he was not going to play on Monday. After drinking water, he should have changed to soft drinks
Vipacdknot
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he should get the habit to drink more water.
e_bad
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finally he drank something other than water π
eloksjoseph
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πππmaybe he grew tired of drinking water
kingman_utd
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move from drinking water to drinking driving
BishalTimsina
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Danny only drinks water πππ
Jiuimnuz
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Kinaeklort
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and it is where his name was originated
Nykiechukwu
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He should be drinking water
Petdlnorsz
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the drink is in name is not just there
ajeramy
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This what happens when you don't play
Vicacemyz
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please fans stop insulting him, because if you be him you feel like that check his last touching ball on chelsea stamford bridg because of sarri
Nudanos
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did Danny drink water or drink alcohol?
fizzbizzie
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Officer Danny only drinks water.
Freedelivery85
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Drinking too much water?π€£π€£
shufflebeng
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drink rum water they finally caught upon u that u were hiding the rum in your name dwl lolπππ π
Divyansh26
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I never knew Drinking water is an offence while driving ππ..........
Patrick Myanmar
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No wonder his name itself is drinkwater.
SINGAM23
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Drink Water wasn't an offence π€€
Auguerooooooo
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Lloris is proud
Pauvon10
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Maybe he was just Drink-ing-water! (Pun Intended)
Handsome Mike
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Dude is passing thru hell at the moment..Probably alcohol has become his only solace.
vuzcekmptu
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Oh maybe he's trying to change his name to Danny Drink driving rather than Danny Drinkwaterπππππππππππππππ then probably Sarri will recognize him and give him a chance in the Chelsea squad poor guyπ©π©π©π©π©π©π©π©π©π©
Jombdkntu
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He only drunk water...leave alone[Crylaugh]
Ukfkop
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I think he was meaning to remind us of his existence in Chelsea...oh man he was totally forgotten until this report.
Dodcampns
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His name Should be Change from "DRINKWATER" to "DRINKBEER" πππ # CHELSEAπ¦ LEGENDS πππ
HAHAHAHAHAH SO FUNNY πππ
The_STRONG_SPORTSMAN
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His name Should be Change from "DRINKWATER" to "DRINKBEER" πππ # CHELSEAπ¦ LEGENDS πππ
onealgrimee
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he should ban disgrace
Alesh99
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That is what happens, if you don't stick to drinking just water as your name implies.
rezeknpsuz
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the nan name drinkwater. so why charge hom for drinking ππ
jacksonjuan
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I thought he only drinks water ππππππ€¦πΏββοΈ
ziucdelyz
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what do you expect from someone whose name is Drinkwater... he cant be drinking only water