A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of drink-driving after an Audi ended up in a hedge near Shepton Mallet.

The incident, involving a white Audi A1, happened before 8.30pm on Wednesday, August 28, on the A371 in Croscombe.

Police are appealing for witnesses, who may have seen the vehicle or the collision in the moments before the crash, to get in touch.

Avon and Somerset Police said in a statement: "Police and ambulance crews attended after a call at 8.30pm on Wednesday 28 August reporting a vehicle in the hedge on the A371 at Croscombe.

"A man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of drink driving and was later released under investigation pending hospital treatment.

"If you saw the collision or the vehicle (a white Audi A1) in the moments beforehand, please call 101 and give the reference 5224227698."