David Warner charged with drink driving - Ground News
Former Australian opener David Warner has been charged with drink-driving after he was pulled over in Sydney during the weekend, according to reports. The...
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David Warner was charged with mid-range drink driving in Sydney after a roadside breath test in early April 2026. He was reportedly found to have a blood alcohol reading around 0.104 and was issued a notice to appear in Downing Centre Local Court on May 7, 2026. [sources: multiple outlets reporting the April 2026 incident, including ABC Australia and independent outlets][8][9]
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By early May 2026, reports indicated Warner planned to accept responsibility for the charge and would appear in court as required. His legal team publicly stated he would take responsibility for the drink-driving matter. [source: UK Yahoo/Associated reporting on May 6, 2026][7]
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Additional summaries around the same period note the incident occurred in Maroubra, Sydney, with police stating the driver failed roadside breath testing prior to a scheduled testing site, leading to arrest and a subsequent reading above the legal limit. He faced a mid-range PCA charge and a court appearance in May 2026. [sources: ESPN, Independent, ABC, and Ground News aggregations][1][3][4][8]
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