Man charged with drug and driving offences after police pursuit on M65
By Sean Gleaves
Published 2nd Jan 2026, 13:36 GMT
A man has been charged with a number of driving and drug supply offences following a police pursuit on the M65,
Officers attempted to stop an Audi on Gannow Lane in Burnley at around 11.40am on Monday, December 29.
The vehicle failed to stop and a pursuit was launched, during which the Audi travelled on the M65 between junctions 12 and 13.
The car later came to a stop on Parrock Road in Barrowford.
A 22-year-old man was arrested nearby.
Following consultation with the Crown Prosecution Service, Hassan Wajid, 22, of Manchester Road, Nelson, was charged with possession of a Class A controlled drug with intent to supply, driving a motor vehicle dangerously, driving while disqualified, and driving without insurance.
Wajid was remanded in custody and was due to appear before Preston Magistrates’ Court on December 31.