POLICE have explained why a large presence of officers was spotted on a road on Friday evening.

Officers say they were responding to reports that a Ford Fiesta had been in collision with a parked Vauxhall Corsa on Sutton Heath Road at about 10.15pm on Friday.

Star readers reported seeing numerous police vehicles at the scene.

Police confirmed they have subsequently brought charges against a woman,

Beverley Rimmer, 54, of St John Street, St Helens has been charged with driving a motor vehicle when alcohol level above limit.

She was bailed to appear in court on August 12.