Four arrests as dangerous driving police crackdown continues in Stoke-on-Trent
By The Editor 12th Nov 2026
Four men have been arrested on suspicion of drink driving as part of a Staffordshire Police crackdown yesterday (Wednesday 11 November).
The police force confirmed that four men have been arrested after officers responded to a range of incidents in Stoke-on-Trent and on the M6 yesterday and overnight.
At 4.30pm yesterday, officers were called to Victoria Road, Fenton, following reports of a disturbance.
Officers breathalysed a man after he was suspected to be drunk.
Staffordshire Police confirmed that a 52-year-old man, of Stoke-on-Trent, has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving.
At 6.30pm, officers were called to Union Street in Hanley, following reports of a collision involving two cars.
Staffordshire Police attended the scene and said nobody was injured.
A 43-year-old man, of Stoke-on-Trent, has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving.
Just after 4am this morning (Thursday 12 November), officers stopped a car on Leek Road, Shelton.
The police force said the car was seen being "driven dangerously".
A 19-year-old man, of Stoke-on-Trent, has been arrested on suspicion of being in charge of a motor vehicle when alcohol level above limit.
An hour later, the road crime team were called to a collision on the M6 between junctions 14 and 15 involving a HGV and a car.
The driver of the car, a 39-year-old man of Doncaster, has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving.
A spokesperson for Staffordshire Police said: "All four men remain in custody for questioning,
"We're tackling the main concerns of local people and would urge anyone to report concerns to us via 101 or Live Chat on our website."
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