Car seized in Essex for racing on the highway

Police seized one of the cars later at Pitsea

One car has been seized and other drivers given warnings following reports of anti-social driving.

Essex Police had been patrolling the Thurrock district after concerns from residents and businesses.

On Sunday, they issued five Section 59 warnings and seized a car after the driver was reported for racing on the highway.

The driver, who police said had been previously warned in June, now faces a potential driving ban.

Police were patrolling Chafford Hundred and the area around Lakeside Shopping Centre

A Section 59 warning applies to both driver and vehicle for 12 months, during which time any repeated careless or anti-social driving can mean police have the power to immediately seize a vehicle.

On Thursday, Essex Police seized another vehicle after reporting the driver for having no insurance, and they were also issued with another Section 59 which would apply for 12 months.