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Derby County duo Bennett & Lawrence charged with drink driving

Derby County duo Mason Bennett and Tom Lawrence have both been charged with drink driving following an incident in the late hours of Tuesday.

The attacking pair, who have been mainstays of the club in recent years, were arrested shortly before midnight on Tuesday evening following a collision involving two vehicles.

Neither player was injured in the incident but the club is expected to launch a formal inquiry imminently.

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"Two men have been charged with drink driving after a collision involving a Range Rover Sport and a Mercedes GLC at the junction of Burley Lane and the A6 at Allestree, last night shortly before midnight (Tuesday, 24 September)," Derbyshire Police noted in an official statement.