A driver was arrested after speeding up to overtake an unmarked police car on the M6.
The incident, reported by police at 4am this morning (30 April), saw a blue BMW accelerate up to around 121mph to overtake the car on the M6 north around the Garstang area.
Police stopped the car and officers said it was driver the person was under the influence of alcohol.
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They were arrested and the BMW was recovered by police.
A spokesperson for police said: “The driver of this BMW overtook an unmarked traffic car on the M6 north at Garstang and was paced at 121mph.
“Upon stopping the car and speaking with the driver it became clear that they were under the influence of alcohol. Driver arrested and BMW recovered.”
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