A car has been seized and a driver reported during a police patrol in Accrington.

Officers were on patrol in the Fern Gore area on Tuesday afternoon (March 19).

The driver of a blue Renault Clio was reported in connection to driving the vehicle without a licence and insurance.

The car, which was found on Fairclough Road, was seized.

A police spokesperson said: “We have been patrolling in the Ferngore area of Accrington this afternoon.

“The driver of a blue Renault Clio has been reported for summons with regards to driving it without a licence and insurance. The Clio was seized on Fairclough Road shortly after Mount Carmel High School had finished for the day.

“We continue to frequent areas, based on the information provided by members of the public and tackle the crime accordingly.”