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Drink driver seen swerving on M56 was more than three times the limit

By Gary Skentelbery on 3rd August 2021 6:15 pm Crime, News

THE driver of a car seen swerving on the M56 near Warrington was found to be more than three times the drink driving limit when stopped by police.

Earlier members of the public had alerted police to the vehicle which had failed to stop after a road traffic collision.

Police eventually managed to stop the vehicle on the M56 Junction 10 near Stretton, Warrington.
The driver provided a positive roadside breath test with a reading of 114 – the legal limit is 35.
The driver was arrested and taken into custody.
Police thanked members of the public for their assistance.

What can we say….. Great team work by our Cheshire Patrol #HT65 , all the member the public that rang regarding this vehicle.. and one particular individual (you know who you are ) who safely followed the vehicle giving us continued updates for our Patrol…. pic.twitter.com/JJWhPC8hTV

— North West Motorway Police (@NWmwaypolice) August 3, 2021

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Experienced journalist for more than 40 years. Managing Director of magazine publishing group with three in-house titles and on-line daily newspaper for Warrington. Experienced writer, photographer, PR consultant and media expert having written for local, regional and national newspapers. Specialties: PR, media, social networking, photographer, networking, advertising, sales, media crisis management. Chair of Warrington Healthwatch Director Warrington Chamber of Commerce Patron Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Foundation for Peace. Trustee Warrington Disability Partnership. Former Chairman of Warrington Town FC.