A car was seized by police in Bolton when they found it had false licence plates attached.

Officers found the light grey Honda parked on Back Longsight North in Harwood on Friday April 19.

On examining it further they found that it was displaying false plates.

A Greater Manchester Police spokesperson said: “This car was seized by officers from the Bolton North Neighbourhood Team yesterday.

“It was found parked up on Back Longsight North in Harwood.

The Bolton News: Police found the car parked in HarwoodPolice found the car parked in Harwood (Image: GMP)

“Checks revealed that it was displaying false number plates.

“It has been seized for an examination to establish its true identity.”

An image supplied by police at the scene shows the grey Honda parked on the street with a police car nearby.

This comes amid long-running concerns about crime and anti-social behaviour on the roads around Bolton and elsewhere in Greater Manchester.

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In recent weeks and months police have dealt with cases of speeding, drink and drug driving, and people driving while uninsured or without proper licences.

Anyone with any information or concerns about crime on the roads or any other kinds of offences can call police on 101 or 999 in the event of an emergency.

Alternatively, witnesses can call independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.