Derbyshire police thank members of the public after driver's ‘mental health crisis’ on the M1

Derbyshire police have thanked members of the public who alerted them after a driver had a ‘mental health crisis’ on the M1 motorway.
By The Newsroom
Published 4th Sep 2021, 10:10 BST
Updated 4th Sep 2021, 10:12 BST
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Officers from the county’s Roads Policing Unit said that the diver had suffered a ‘mental health crisis’ and repeatedly stopped dead in lane four of the M1, and then accelerated off when police approached.

Police purused the driver and boxed in the vehicle before the driver was detained

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Officers said: “Pursuit and containment tactics are not just for crime, but also for protecting the vulnerable.

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Officers thanked members of the public for alerting them to the danger

“Thank you to the numerous members of the public who called us regarding this incident.

"Undoubtedly had you not called and we hadn't attended, we'd be dealing with a serious or fatal collision.”

If you are having mental health issues, please remember that you are not alone.

Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans will face it with you. You can call them free on 116 123 at any time.