Police arrest man after car seen swerving between lanes on M6 near junction 33 Galgate

Police arrested a man for dangerous driving on the M6 near junction 33 Galgate.

Calls came in from members of the public at 12.45pm on May 31, reporting a Vauxhall Astra had been seen swerving between lanes on the northbound side, narrowly missing the central reservation and driving on the grass verge.

Officers quickly located the vehicle close to junction 33.

A 37-year-old man from Workington was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs.

He has been released under investigation while enquiries continue.

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