M6 traffic brought to a standstill as police arrest drink drive suspect
A driver who broke down on the M6 was restrained after they became 'aggressive' when police tried to help.
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Staffordshire RCT team restrained the person after their vehicle broke down on the M6, near Junction 13, near Stafford.
Officers attended to assist National Highways West Midlands teams with the broken-down vehicle.
However, according to officers, the driver was drunk and aggressive, leading to the temporary holding of traffic while they were restrained.
A Staffordshire RCT spokesperson said on X: "M6 J13 NB 1 of our patrols went to assist Highways with a breakdown. Turned out the driver was drunk & became aggressive & violent, resulting in PAVA being used.
"Other patrols attended resulting in temp holding of traffic whilst the driver was restrained & the arrival of a police van."
Emergency services have been approached for more information.
