Police seize Ford vehicle suspected of being used for criminal activity from car park in Oswestry
Police have seized a vehicle in Oswestry that was "suspected of being used in criminal activity".
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West Mercia Police PCSO in the border town, Robert Hamer said the Ford car was leaking fuel and posing a "significant safety hazard".
The vehicle which had four flat tyres was discovered by a local council parking warden and loaded onto a recovery truck.
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Police are investigating whether the car has been involved in any criminal activity.
A post on the force's Neighbourhood Matters page said: "The police have seized a vehicle suspected of being used in criminal activity.
"The vehicle was discovered in the central car park in Oswestry by a town council parking warden. It had four flat tyres and was leaking petrol, posing a significant safety hazard.
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"Authorities are investigating further to gather more details about the vehicle's involvement in crime.
"Residents are advised to report any suspicious activities to local authorities."