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Driver charged with string of offences after arrest at M6 services near Congleton

By Matthew Hancock-Bruce 10th Nov 2026

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Mohammed Shafi was arrested at Sandbach Services on Sunday, November 8 (Credit: Google Maps)

A driver has been charged with a string of offences after being arrested on the M6 near Congleton.

Mohammed Shafi was arrested at Sandbach Services at around 4.10pm on Sunday, November 8.

The 29-year-old has since been charged with dangerous driving, driving without a licence, driving without insurance and driving whilst disqualified.

Shafi, of Coleshill Road in Sutton Coldfield, has also been charged with handling stolen goods and possession of cannabis.

He was remanded in custody to appear at Chester Magistrates Court on Tuesday, November 10.

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