Car seized by police in Whitehaven after 'anti-social' driving

The vehicle seized under Section 59 of the Police Reform Act. <i>(Image: Copeland Police)</i>
The vehicle seized under Section 59 of the Police Reform Act. (Image: Copeland Police)
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A vehicle has been seized in Whitehaven after police said it was being driven anti-socially.

Officers spotted the vehicle on New Road before PC 3241 stopped it in Whitehaven town centre.

It was seized under Section 59 of the Police Reform Act because of the manner in which it was being used.

Police can use Section 59 to seize vehicles causing, or likely to cause, alarm, distress or annoyance, or being driven carelessly or inconsiderately.

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