Vehicles stopped in 24-hour policing operation

Officers from West Midlands Police are carrying out Operation Advance on Tuesday

More than 20 vehicles have been stopped by officers as part of an intensive policing operation aimed at improving safety in Wolverhampton.

Operation Advance from West Midlands Police is taking place across a period of 24 hours on Tuesday.

The force said it would be concentrating on local priorities including vehicle crime, anti-social behaviour, theft and burglary.

Traffic officers stopped 26 vehicles suspected of being dangerously or illegally driven in the city centre earlier, with four being prohibited for being in a dangerous condition.

Other vehicles were seized for having no insurance, no tax, or tyre defects, with several others reported for window tints and licence or seat belt offences.

This operation was "just one of the many proactive measures undertaken to make Wolverhampton’s roads safer," a force spokesperson said.

Local police commander Rich Fisher said they were working with other policing teams and staff from other agencies as part of a "dedicated day of action to make the city safer."