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Drink Driver Crashes Historic Guildhall, Faces 16-Month Ban

12/24/2025

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On December 4, 2025, Melvin Mugambe, 20, crashed his car into the Grade II-listed Guildhall in Nottingham at 4 am, causing vehicle damage but no injuries.
CCTV captured incident; a breathalyser read 59 microgrammes per 100 millilitres, leading to Mugambe's arrest for drink driving.
He pleaded guilty to driving under the influence and dangerous driving.
The court imposed a 16-month ban, 200 hours of unpaid work, and £199 in fines.

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Story summary

On December 4, 2025, Melvin Mugambe, 20, crashed his car into the Grade II-listed Guildhall in Nottingham at 4 am, causing vehicle damage but no injuries.
CCTV captured incident; a breathalyser read 59 microgrammes per 100 millilitres, leading to Mugambe's arrest for drink driving.
He pleaded guilty to driving under the influence and dangerous driving.
The court imposed a 16-month ban, 200 hours of unpaid work, and £199 in fines.