POLICE seized a machete after stopping a car in Woolston this morning.

Officers stopped a Vauxhall Corsa on Hillock Lane shortly after 9.30am today, Monday.

The 41-year-old driver, from Warrington, was arrested on suspicion of driving while disqualified and remains in police custody this afternoon.

A terrifying machete with a blade measuring around 15 inches, pictured, was also seized from the vehicle by Cheshire Police.

Arresting officers reported that the man claimed he needed the weapon 'for protection'.