Car seized after being abandoned near town centre

On August 3, officers were called to reports of a car on Back Baldwin Street looking abandoned.

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On further inspection, it was discovered it had no insurance, had damage and was parked in a dangerous position.

The vehicle was subsequently seized.

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A spokesperson for GMP Bolton South said: “On Saturday 3 August 2024, Neighbourhood Officers from the Rumworth and Hulton team attended a report of a vehicle being abandoned on Back Baldwin Street.

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“On conducting further checks it was established that the vehicle had no insurance, damage to the vehicle and was parked in a dangerous position.

“The vehicle was seized, and further enquiries will take place to locate the owner.”