POLICE have arrested a man in the town centre after being alerted to a car smelling of cannabis.

Officers were called to a report of a suspicious vehicle on Church Street in St Helens town centre reportedly smelling of cannabis at around 11.15am today, Tuesday, March 9.

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A 30-year-old man from St Helens was detained on suspicion of drug driving; possession of cannabis and driving without a licence or insurance.

He has been taken to a police station for questioning.

  • Those who suspect someone is driving under the influence of drink or drugs, is asked to please contact police via @MerPolCC on Twitter, or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.