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Championship star charged with drink-driving after car crash as club issues statement

A Championship star has been charged with drink-driving following a three-vehicle collision and his club have released a statement regarding the incident

[BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Marvin Ducksch of Birmingham City celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the Sky Bet Championship match between Birmingham City and Sheffield United at St Andrews at Knighthead Park on March 14, 2026 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Matt McNulty/Getty Images)]

Birmingham City striker Marvin Ducksch has been charged with drink-driving(Image: Matt McNulty, Getty Images)

Birmingham City striker Marvin Ducksch has been charged with drink-driving following a three-vehicle crash on Easter Monday.

Warwickshire Police were called to the incident on the A3400 near Henley-in-Arden, where the Blues' first-team training ground is situated, at approximately 10.30pm, and arrested Ducksch at the scene.

The two-time Germany international had earlier appeared for Blues as a substitute in their 2-1 defeat to Ipswich Town at Portman Road. Ducksch was formally charged by police on Monday, 13 April. A statement from Warwickshire Police said: "A 32-year-old man from Solihull has been charged with drink driving following a collision near Henley-in-Arden.

[BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Marvin Ducksch of Birmingham City looks on during the Sky Bet Championship match between Birmingham City and Sheffield United at St Andrews at Knighthead Park on March 14, 2026 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Matt McNulty/Getty Images)]

Ducksch plays for Birmingham(Image: Matt McNulty, Getty Images)

"At around 10.30pm on Monday, 6 April, officers attended a report of a three-vehicle collision on the A3400.

"Marvin Ducksch was arrested and was yesterday, 13 April, charged with drink driving.

"He has been bailed to appear before Warwickshire Magistrates in Leamington on Wednesday, 20 May."

Ducksch, who joined Blues on a three-year contract from Werder Bremen last summer, was omitted from the squad that defeated Wrexham 2-0 on Sunday.

A statement from Blues on Tuesday said: "The club can confirm that Marvin Ducksch has been charged in relation to an offence of driving with excess alcohol.

"Marvin wishes to apologise to his teammates, staff and supporters of the club and accepts full responsibility for his actions. The matter has been dealt with internally and no further comment will be made at this time."

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