Officers spotted a vehicle being driven suspiciously along Walmersley Road yesterday (May 24) whilst on a patrol.

Checks were made on the car which showed that the driver had no insurance in place.

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Moorside Neighbourhood Officers stopped and recovered the vehicle, and the driver was reported for the offence.

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A spokesperson for GMP Bury South said: “Moorside Neighbourhood Officers sighted suspicious vehicle driving along Walmersley Road, Bury, checks on the vehicle showing no insurance policy in place.

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“Vehicle stopped by officers and recovered with driver reported for the offences.”

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