Man arrested on suspicion of drug driving after car fails to stop for police in Southport

Man arrested on suspicion of drug driving after car fails to stop for police in Southport

Merseyside have arrested a man on suspicion of drug driving following an incident in Southport in the early hours of this morning, Tuesday 3 March.

At around 1.10am, patrols sighted a Ford Fiesta driving at speed which failed to stop.

The car was subsequently stopped on Southport Road a short time later and a 30-year-old man from Formby was arrested on suspicion of drug driving and was taken to a police station for questioning.

He has now been released under investigation pending further enquiries.

Anyone with information or concerns about drink or drug drivers is asked to contact @MerPolCC, call 101 or @CrimestoppersUK anonymously on 0800 555 111 #WhatsTheCost