Drunk driver charged after hitting vehicles in Blacktown

A man has been charged with drink driving after allegedly striking a number of parked vehicles in Sydney’s west, NSW Police say.

Police were called to Bridge View Street, Blacktown, just before 10.15pm yesterday (Wednesday 25 April 2018), following reports a Toyota Camry had struck several stationary vehicles, before fleeing the scene.

Upon arrival, officers attached to Blacktown Police Area Command established a crime scene and commenced a search of the area.

A short time later, police located a man hiding in an alley way, just off Bridge View Street.

The 28-year-old man was arrested and taken to Blacktown Police Station, where he refused to provide a breath analysis.

He was issued a future court attendance notice and is due to appear at Blacktown Local Court on Friday 8 June 2018.

Further investigations will be made by police in relation to the damaged vehicles.

While police attended the incident, a number of neighbours became involved in an argument. Police spoke to the groups involved and will make inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the incident.

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