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Chelsea issue response to Drinkwater drink-driving reports

The Stamford Bridge club released a statement responding to rumblings that the midfielder may have been arrested

Chelsea are aware of reports that Danny Drinkwater was arrested on Monday for suspected drink-driving.

The Sun claims the midfielder was arrested following crashing into another vehicle after leaving a party early on Monday morning.

The crash left debris scattered all over the roadway while also flattening a fence.

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Drinkwater was allegedly attending a charity event in an upmarket bar called Victors prior to the collison, which is said to have left the 29-year-old and two others in need of treatment for minor injuries.