THE DRIVER of an uninsured van tried to flee from police officers and hide his face.

The man was spotted by officers in Little Hulton on Sunday afternoon but raised suspicions during his attempts to evade police.

After being stopped, it was discovered that the vehicle was uninsured and that the man had no valid driving licence and had notified authorities that it had been taken off the road.

Police seized the van, a silver Citroen Berlingo, and impounded it. The driver was reported to the courts.

To notify police of driving offences, call 101 or speak to a representative using the Live Chat feature on www.gmp.police.uk.