A man was arrested after driving 151mph on the M58 while on Instagram Live.
The footage shows a Volkswagen Golf R racing other drivers, undertaking and reaching high speeds on the M58 and was broadcast on Instagram Live. The clip was picked up by Merseyside Police before being handed over to Lancashire Police.
A 20-year-old from Parbold was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving on Tuesday, May 31, and has since been released under investigation. A car has also been seized.
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A spokesperson for Lancashire Police said: "A man has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving after a video was posted on Instagram of a car driving at 151mph on the M58. The footage, which is from Instagram Live, shows a Volkswagen Golf R racing other drivers, undertaking and reaching high speeds.
"This was then picked up by our colleagues at Merseyside Police who have passed the footage onto us. A 20-year-old from Parbold was arrested Tuesday, May 31 and has since been released under investigation. A car has also been seized.
"We take reports like this seriously and anyone found to have put others in danger on the road will be dealt with accordingly."
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