Man charged with drink-driving over devastating crash at Northampton cafe
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A man has been charged with drink-driving after a car crashed through the wall of a Northampton business causing massive damage yesterday morning.
Wolfie's Cafe, in Earl Street, was left in ruins yesterday (April 26) after a high-speed silver Peugeot ploughed straight into its dining area.
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Hide AdDramatic photographs show how the car was left jutting out of the diner amidst a pile of rubble and bricks.Now, Northamptonshire Police have confirmed a man - Andrejs Paukste, 26, of Connaught Street - has been charged with drink driving and failing to stop in connection with the crash.
![Wolfie's Cafe was left in rubble yesterday morning in the dramatic crash.](https://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/webimg/T0FLMTIyMTQzNDEx.jpg?crop=3:2,smart&width=640&quality=65)
![Wolfie's Cafe was left in rubble yesterday morning in the dramatic crash.](/img/placeholder.png)
Thankfully, no one was hurt in the devastating collision.
Northampton cycling campaign and road safety group Critical Mass - who provided the video above - said: "We would like to remind drivers that although the roads are less busy, they still have to adhere to the speed limits, especially in residential areas".