Great Lever: Police seize 3 vehicles in space of a week

Today police seized two cars in the area

The first, a suspected stolen Toyota Yaris, was found today (Monday).

The car has crash damage to its front end.

A spokesperson from GMP Bolton South division said: “The Great Lever Neighbourhood Team found a Red Toyota Yaris with front end damage.

The red Toyota Yaris (Image: GMP)

“This was recovered by the police today in Great Lever as suspected stolen. This is the third vehicle the Police have recovered from Great Lever this week.”

The second car, an Audi TT, was found by the Great Lever Neighbourhood Team on Hallington Close with suspected false plates.

Police have also seized the car and notified its keeper.

A spokesperson from GMP Bolton South division said: “PCSO Newman from the Great Lever Neighbourhood Team found a vehicle displaying false plates on Hallington Close, Great Lever.

“The vehicle was seized and the keeper has been notified.”

The spokesman described the stop has part of the police's proactive and neighbourhood policing strategy.

Under a shake-up of policing, officers are going back to basics.

Under a shake-up of policing, officers are going back to basics. (Image: GMP)

The biggest shake-up in policing will see an increase in the number of officers across Bolton's division.

As part of that, police in Bolton took part in a week of action to tackle key issues across the district, including burglary, anti-social behaviour (ASB), drug dealing and speeding.

These have been identified through intelligence, recent patrols and incidents, as well as concerns raised by our local residents.

Superintendent Stephanie Parker previously said about the changes: “This is an extremely welcome change and will help ensure our officers on the ground are able to respond to incidents in a more timely, effective manner.

“Neighbourhood policing is pivotal to keeping our communities and residents safe, and we are sending out a clear message that Bolton is not the place for criminals to operate."