A MAN was arrested on suspicion of drug driving after police pulled over a speeding car.

Officers carrying out targeted patrols on Common Road, Newton-le-Willows stopped a VW Passat on Tuesday night.

It is alleged the driver initially tried to give false details but could not remember his date of birth.

A police spokesman said: "Enquiries revealed that he was driving despite his licence being revoked, he had no valid insurance and was under the influence of drugs."

A man was arrested and the vehicle seized.