Arrest after police led on 121mph motorway chase
The car was stopped and the driver arrested, Lancashire Police said
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A man has been arrested after police were led on a motorway chase at 121mph (194kmh) by a driver who unwittingly drove past an unmarked patrol car.
Lancashire Police said the BMW was eventually stopped after a pursuit on the M6 north of Garstang at about 04:00 BST.
The force's traffic unit posted on X, external: "Upon stopping the car and speaking with the driver it became clear that they were under the influence of alcohol.
"Driver arrested and BMW recovered."
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