A vehicle believed to have been used in crime has been recovered by the police.

The Farnworth Neighbourhood Policing Team said they came across a van when on patrol on Wednesday morning..

The van, a grey Toyota, was found by the police in the Moses Gate area, and police say when checked on police systems, was found to have previously been used in criminal matters.

Police seized the van and will be making further enquiries to identify those responsible for and involved in the crime.

A spokesperson neighbourhood policing team said: " The Farnworth Neighbourhood Policing Team were out in the Moses Gate area this morning and came across a vehicle, that when checked on the Police systems had previously been used in criminal matters.

"The vehicle was seized and further enquiries will be made to identify those responsible and involved."

A Neighbourhood Policing Team is a group of officers that works with their local community to prevent and reduce crime and disorder, improve neighbourhood conditions and improve feelings of security.

They focus on visibility, engagement, problem solving and community resilience to make communities safer.

If there is something you think the police should know, call 111 in non-urgent circumstances. In case of an emergency, always ring 999.

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