Man arrested for drugs offences after collision - Lutterworth

A man has been arrested on suspicion of multiple drugs offences after a collision in Lutterworth.

Police were called to Watling Street in Shawell shortly before 3.30pm on Saturday (14 October).

Officers attended along with the ambulance service to find there had been a collision between a car and two motorbikes.

A man was taken to hospital with leg injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening at this time.

Officers conducted a drugs test at the scene and a 25-year-old man from Leamington was arrested on suspicion of driving while under the influence of drugs.

Shortly afterwards, a quantity of what is believed to be class A and class B drugs were found on the man.

He was further arrested on suspicion of possessing class A drugs, possessing class B or C drugs, and possession with intent to supply drugs – other than class A.

He has been bailed until early January pending further enquiries.

Enquiries are ongoing and officers are asking for anyone who witnessed the collision or has information that can help to get in touch.

Anyone with information should contact us quoting incident number 194 of 14 October or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Issued: Laura Maltby, Corporate Communications