A car has been seized in Breightmet after it was seen and followed being driven illegally.

The black Ford was stopped by police officers from Breightmet's Neighbourhood team, with assistance from response officers in Hillfield Drive, Tonge Moor, yesterday evening.

The police noted that it had been seen being driven in Tonge Moor Road prior to it being stopped and seized in Hillfield Drive later in the evening.

The vehicle was stopped and seized as it was using false plates and had no proper insurance.

The incident was reported on GMP Bolton North's social media.