Parbold man arrested after Instagram Live video emerges of driver reaching speeds of up to 151mph and racing on M58

A man was arrested after a video emerged of a driver speeding and racing other cars on the M58.
By Sean Gleaves
Published 1st Jun 2022, 18:56 BST
Updated 1st Jun 2022, 19:34 BST
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Merseyside Police contacted Lancashire Constabulary after a video was posted on Instagram of a driver reaching speeds of 151mph on the M58.

The footage – which police said was from Instagram Live – showed a Volkswagen Golf R racing other drivers, undertaking and reaching high speeds.

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A 20-year-old man from Parbold was subsequently arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving on Tuesday (May 31).

He was later released under investigation.

A car was also seized by police.

“We take reports like this seriously and anyone found to have put others in danger on the road will be dealt with accordingly,” a spokesman for Lancashire Police said.