Police warn of action to combat 'car meet-ups'

There has been a huge rise in reports relating to 'car meet-ups' locally

Greater Manchester Police have warned drivers of the consequences if they continue with increasing numbers of local 'car meet-ups', insisting that anti-social behaviour will NOT be tolerated.

A post on the GMP Rochdale Facebook page read: "Greater Manchester Police recognise a huge rise in reports relating to 'car meet-ups'.

"These incidents involve a large number of vehicles meeting up at numerous locations such as Stakehill, A627M and Slattocks roundabout, and even vehicles pulling up on hard shoulders of the motorways.

"Not only are these incidents breaking a number of offences, they also pose a huge risk to other road users.

"We urge anyone involved in these incidents to immediately stop and we remind you that you continue to commit a number of offences.

"We are now working with partner agencies to tackle this issue and will continue to do so.

"Action has already been taken and a Section 59 notice has been placed on roundabouts around the Rochdale area and cameras continue to be fitted so we can gather further information on these incidents and proceed with a number of investigations.

"If dashcam footage catches any information on the offenders, we urge you to send the details in so we can tackle this together."

"We thank you for continuing to report these issues."

Incidents of this type can be reported anonymously by ringing Crimestoppers - 0800 555 111 - via 101, or on the GMP website.

Always dial 999 in an emergency.

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