Man questioned over collision in Stafford

A car collided with a motorbike in Forton.

Author: Kellie MaddoxPublished 20th Jul 2024
Last updated 20th Jul 2024

A man has been arrested following a collision with a motorbike in Forton, near Stafford.

Police were called just after 10.15pm on Wednesday (17 July) to reports of a collision involving a car and a motorbike outside The Swan Inn on Eccleshall Road.

The motorcyclist was taken to hospital, but their injuries are not thought to be life-threatening or life-changing.

A 36-year-old man, from Newport, has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving. He was further arrested for possession of a class B drug and attempting to possess a class B drug.

He has since been released on conditional police bail while enquiries continue.

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