A STOLEN car from Little Lever has been seized by police after it was found in Breightmet.

The car was found by officers in Highwood Close on Friday morning.

It was displaying false number plates but after checks it was found to have been stolen from Little Lever on January 6.

Greater Manchester Police said on Friday: "Officers from the Breightmet Neighbourhood Team have seized this vehicle from Highwood Close this morning.

"The vehicle was displaying false plates but following checks, it was found to have been stolen from Little Lever on January 6.

"Seized for a forensic examination."