A MAN has been arrested following reports of dangerous driving where a car was swerving at excess speed between lanes on the M5 in Somerset.
On Sunday, June 7, between 10.30am and 11am a Ford Focus ST was reported to have been swerving between lanes at excess speed on the southbound carriageway between junction 16 (Almondsbury) and junction 21 (Weston-super-Mare).
A man, in his thirties, was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving, driving while above the alcohol limit, and possession of a class A drug, and has been released under investigation.
CCTV enquiries have been carried out by Avon and Somerset Police, intelligence checks have been conducted, and witness statements have been taken while investigations continue.
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Police are now appealing to anybody who may have relevant dashcam footage at around the time of the incident, or of a vehicle matching the description above beforehand.
A spokesperson for the police said: "Anybody who can assist with our enquiries is asked to call us on 101 quoting reference number 5226156526 or complete our online appeals form.
"If you can help, please call 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5226156526, or complete our online appeals form."
