'3 glasses of wine and...': Details of David Warner's drunk driving arrest revealed
Former Australian opener David Warner has been charged with drink driving in Maroubra, Sydney, after a random breath test revealed a blood alcohol reading of 0. 104. He was pulled over by police and subsequently arrested, with a court appearance scheduled for May 7, 2026.
This incident occurred during a break from his PSL 2026 commitments.
Former Australia opener David Warner has landed in serious trouble after being charged with drink driving following an incident in Maroubra, Sydney, on Tuesday. The details of his arrest has been released for which he was charged on highway. According to reports, Warner was pulled over by New South Wales Police during a routine random breath test.
The test allegedly revealed that he had exceeded the legal alcohol limit, with a reported blood alcohol reading of 0. 104, more than double the permissible limit in Australia. Police stated that Warner returned a positive result during roadside testing and was subsequently arrested.
He was then taken to Maroubra Police Station for further examination. As Daily Mail reports, the former cricketer told officers he had consumed three glasses of wine at a friend’s house before attempting to drive back to his residence in Maroubra. Following the results of the test, Warner was formally charged, with the case now set to proceed under Australian law.