Widnes man accused of driving offences in St Helens

King Street, St Helens <i>(Image: Google Street View)</i>
King Street, St Helens (Image: Google Street View)
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A WIDNES man is due to appear in court accused of driving offences in St Helens and possession of cocaine.

Alex Williams, 26, is due before Liverpool, Knowsley, and St Helens Magistrates’ Court today, Tuesday.

He faces a string of charges, including driving without insurance, failing to provide a specimen for analysis, and possession of a class A drug.

The charges relate to an incident that allegedly took place on Monday, September 28, in St Helens.

The defendant is alleged to have driven a vehicle without a valid licence or insurance on King Street.

He is also accused of failing to provide a blood specimen for analysis when required by police.

He also faces a further charge of possession of a class A drug in relation to a snap bag of cocaine allegedly in his possession at Copy Lane Police Station in Merseyside.

Williams, of Liverpool Road, Widnes, is due before the court this afternoon, Tuesday.

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