14 ARRESTED AND 9 CHARGED AFTER THE FIRST 24H OF A CAMPAIGN TO TACKLE DRINK AND DRUG DRIVING

Anyone charged with drink or drug driving offences over the two weeks will be named by GMP on social media.

The campaign is led by the NPCC and runs from Monday 24 June until Monday 8 July with the aim of reducing the number of deaths and injuries caused by irresponsible drink and drug drivers.

The following people have been charged and their names released by GMP.

Andrea Wilson (13/11/1972) of Pleasant Street, Heywood has been charged with being drunk while in charge of a motor vehicle. She is due to appear at Manchester Magistrates’ Court on Thursday 17 July.

Joseph Ball (13/05/1969) of Beaumont Grove, Wigan has been charged with driving while under the influence of alcohol. He is due to appear at Wigan Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday 25 June.

Paul Corbett (20/12/1961) of Rustywell Park, Somerset has been charged with driving while under the influence of alcohol. He is due to appear at Manchester & Salford Magistrates’ Court on Friday 18 July.

Daniel Morgan (17/03/1981) of no fixed address has been charged with driving while under the influence of alcohol, having an expired provisional licence and no insurance. He is due to appear at Manchester and Salford Magistrates’ Court on Thursday 25 July.

Kevin Willisford (10/03/1980) of Fox Platt Terrace, Tameside has been charged with failing to provide a specimen and having no driving licence. He is due to appear at Tameside Magistrates’ Court on Thursday 1 August.

Wesley Parnell (09/07/1981) of Tymm Street, Manchester has been charged with driving while under the influence of alcohol. He is due to appear at Manchester and Salford Magistrates’ Court on Thursday 25 July.

Thomas Clarke (26/06/1990) of Wembury Street North, Manchester has been charged with driving while under the influence of alcohol. He is due to appear at Manchester and Salford Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday 24 July.

Paul Andrews (24/09/1963) of Hanson Street, Bury has been charged with driving while under the influence of alcohol. He is due to appear at Manchester and Salford Magistrates’ Court on Thursday 1 August.

Five others who were arrested have been released under investigation.

GMP say if you suspect anyone is driving under the influence of drink or drugs, contact them directly on 101 or 999 in an emergency where they pose an immediate threat to themselves or other road users.

Alternatively you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.