Drivers seen 'racing' at illegal street car meet

North Yorkshire Police are appealing to anyone with footage to come forward

More than 100 vehicles were seen at an illegal car meet on the borders of North and West Yorkshire, police have said.

An organised event involving "racing on the roads and dangerous driving" took place on a road between Sherburn in Elmet and South Milford on Sunday evening.

North Yorkshire Police said the "cruise" put passing members of the public "at risk of serious injury or worse".

The force said details of registration plates had been taken and those involved could face prosecution.

Insp Clive Turner said: "Driving in such a dangerous manner on public roads is completely unacceptable and risk the lives of those driving, those watching, and innocent members of the public."

Many drivers who were not detained when officers broke up the gathering would receive court summonses by post, he added.

Police have appealed to the public who may have any footage of the meeting to come forward.

North Yorkshire Police have released previous warnings about illegal car meets and street racing in the area, and in March 2024 closed down an event at Selby Fork on the old A1.

Drivers were reported to be parked in live lanes and a crackdown on the gatherings in partnership with West Yorkshire Police was announced.

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