Birmingham Star Marvin Ducksch Faces Drink-Driving Charges After Crash; Club Responds
Birmingham forward Marvin Ducksch has been charged with drink-driving after a three-vehicle collision on Easter Monday. Warwickshire Police arrested the 32-year-old at the scene on the A3400 near Henley-in-Arden.
Incident and police action
Officers were called at approximately 10:30pm on Monday, April 6. They attended a three-vehicle crash close to the club’s training ground and detained Ducksch at the scene.
He was formally charged with drink driving on Monday, April 13. Ducksch has been bailed to appear at Warwickshire Magistrates’ Court in Leamington on Wednesday, May 20.
Match involvement and background
The forward had come on as a substitute in Birmingham’s 2-1 defeat to Ipswich Town at Portman Road earlier that day. He had then been omitted from the squad for the subsequent 2-0 win over Wrexham.
Ducksch joined Birmingham from Werder Bremen last summer on a three-year contract. He is a two-time Germany international and is registered as living in Solihull.
Club response
The club confirmed that Ducksch faces drink-driving charges and said the matter has been dealt with internally. They added that the player apologised to teammates, staff and supporters, and accepted responsibility for his actions.
What happens next
- April 6: Crash on the A3400 near Henley-in-Arden.
- April 13: Ducksch formally charged with drink driving.
- May 20: Court appearance scheduled at Warwickshire Magistrates’ Court in Leamington.
As this situation develops, Filmogaz.com will continue to report on any new statements from the club or police. Birmingham star Marvin Ducksch faces drink-driving charges after crash, and the club has responded with an internal statement and an apology from the player.
