THIS stolen car which was being driven with false plates has been seized by police in Prescot.

Officers recovered the Volkswagen on Aspinall Street, Prescot on Monday afternoon, October 19.

Police on patrol had found the car displaying false plates near Meribel Square.

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In a statement on Monday, Knowsley Police said: "Local officers have seized this Volkswagen this afternoon in the area of Aspinall Street, Prescot.

"Officers patrolling the area located the vehicle displaying false plates near to Meribel Square.

"Colleagues from the Stolen vehicle squad will now examine the vehicle to reveal its true identity."