Man arrested after being seen driving erratically on M6 at J33

A man has been arrested after he was seen driving erratically on the M6 near Galgate.

Officers received a number of calls yesterday at around 12.45pm, 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 on patrol quickly located the vehicle close to junction 33.

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

He has been released under investigation while enquiries continue.

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