A car in Bolton has been recovered six months after it was reported missing.

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) retrieved the car, a red Vauxhall Astra, yesterday, Tuesday.

Great Lever PCSOs found the vehicle, which had been reported stolen since November last year, on Back Weston Street in Great Lever.

A man who police reportedly saw with the car “made off from patrols” after giving his details, but officers attended his address and he ordered to go to court for driving offences.

The Vauxhall was recovered and police will return it to its owner.

A GMP spokesperson said: “This vehicle was located on Back Weston Street yesterday by Great Lever PCSOs.

“Further checks were completed which showed the vehicle was outstanding stolen from November 2022.

"A male who was seen with the vehicle made off from patrols after giving his details.

“Officers attended his address and he was summonsed for driving offences.

"The vehicle was recovered and will be returned to owner.”