A DRIVER was spotted with a shredded front tyre, officers said. 

A silver Vauxhall Vectra passed traffic officers in Newbrook Road, Over Hulton in the early hours of this morning.

Officers noticed both front tyres were flat and on closer inspection, one was blown out.

Checks showed the driver to be uninsured and disqualified from driving, according to a post on social media by officers. 

He has been charged after failing to provide a sample of breath at the roadside and in custody.

The vehicle was also seized. At 4.59am, GMP Traffic tweeted: "This Vectra passed our patrol on Newbrook Road, Over Hulton @GMPSwintonLH with both from tyres flat.

"On being stopped the driver was found to be uninsured and disqualified from driving. He failed to provide breath at the roadside and at custody. Vehicle seized, driver for charge."