Dozens of calls were made to police M6
Police have detained a wanted man after being flooded with calls about a cyclist on the M6 and M62 motorways.
Emergency services were called to the scene, near Croft Interchange, following 'dozens' of other motorists got in touch. On arrival, officers discovered that he is wanted after failing to appear in court. Before being located, the rider had travelled from the M6 to the M62. He was arrested and then taken into custody.He was arrested and taken into custody.
A spokesperson for North West Motorway Police said: "Dozens of calls regarding a cyclist on the M6 then onto the M62 at Croft interchange. Police & Highways attend and locate the male. It transpires he is wanted for failing to appear at court. Oooops.
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