M6 police rescue woman from car as man arrested over threats to kill

Black CountryM6A vehicle was stopped at Stafford Services08:28, 04 Aug 2026A woman was reportedly rescued from a vehicle at a service station.‌Police pulled over the vehicle on the M6 in Staffordshire following a request from Thames Valley Police.‌Officers safeguarded the woman who was discovered inside the vehicle.‌READ MORE: Inside the 'unhappy' West Midlands town where locals say there's 'no money left'READ MORE: Bungling gang shamed in appeal after failing to steal vehicle in DudleyA man was then arrested for domestic related threats to kill.‌Staffordshire Police shared news of the incident on X.A spokesperson said: "Request from Thames Valley Police to stop a vehicle heading M6 n/b in relation to concern for safety of a female on board."Vehicle located and stopped at Stafford Services