Drink-driving charge for woman on M6 with child in car

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The driver was found to be four times over the limit, police said

A woman has been charged for drink driving and being drunk while in charge of a child under the age of seven after being stopped by police on the M6.

Cheshire Police said they stopped a BMW near Knutsford on Saturday morning after receiving "numerous reports from members of the public".

They said the driver was found to be four times over the drink-driving limit.

Sarah Vazquez, of Wheatfield Road, Cronton, has been remanded in custody.

The 43-year-old is due to appear before Warrington Magistrates on Tuesday.

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