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M2 motorist who sped past police at 130mph arrested

A driver who sped past patrols at 130mph and didn't stop for police has been arrested.

The man was seen on the M2 at Sittingbourne driving erratically shortly before 9.40pm yesterday.

Police arrested a man after he sped past them at 130mph Stock picture
Police arrested a man after he sped past them at 130mph Stock picture

Officers continued to signal to the driver, until he pulled over and attempted to run away.

Once they caught up with him he failed a roadside drugs swipe for cannabis and cocaine.

The man, who is in his 20s and from Sittingbourne, was arrested on suspicion of driving while unfit through drugs, dangerous driving and failing to stop for police.

He has been released under investigation pending the results of toxicology reports.

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