A man accused of crashing into a city business and drink driving has had his case moved to crown court.

Petrit Melo, of Kensington Place, entered no plea while at Norwich Magistrates Court today after being arrested in December last year.

When asked by the bench, Melo requested for the trial to be moved to Norwich Crown Court.

The incident happened on December 23 last yearThe incident happened on December 23 last year (Image: Pure Physiotherapy)

His representative said there were "medical issues" which needed to be looked at once the 37-year-old obtained them from his doctor.

Melo was released on unconditional bail and will be required to appear at crown court at 9.30am on August 2.

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Prior to appearing in court, Melo had his bail extended four times.

Petrit Melo appeared at Norwich Magistrates Court on July 5 accused of driving into Pure PhysiotherapyPetrit Melo appeared at Norwich Magistrates Court on July 5 accused of driving into Pure Physiotherapy (Image: Newsquest)

in May, he was charged with drink driving, dangerous driving, failing to stop after an accident and failing to report an accident.

Magistrates heard that the incident caused around £37,000 worth of damage.

Collette Harper, prosecuting, said Melo was seen travelling down City Road on December 23 before witnesses heard a "breaking, screeching noise" before the VW Golf he was driving collided with the offices of Pure Physiotherapy.

It's understood there was between £36-£37,000 worth of damage done to the building in City RoadIt's understood there was around £37,000 worth of damage done to the building in City Road (Image: Pure Physiotherapy)