A DRIVER has been arrested after a Subaru was seen on the wrong side of the M3 motorway near Winchester early this morning.

Police were called just after 1.30am to reports of a blue Subaru Impreza driving southbound on the northbound M3, between junctions 9 at Winnall and 11 at Hockley.

The vehicle was also reported to have been driving fast, with both full beam and hazard lights switched on.

Officers attended the scene and located a vehicle matching the description parked on the south side of junction 9.

A 50-year-old man from Southampton was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving and drink driving. He remains in custody at this time.

Anyone with information is asked to phone 101 with reference 44210262902.

Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 111 555.