POLICE say they have issued five traffic offence reports over the "persistent issue" of heavy goods vehicles parking on pavements in Haydock.

North West Motorway Police said they issued five separate reports on Haydock Lane due to lorries blocking the footway.

The Star reported earlier this month when police had handed out six traffic offence reports to HGVs parking on the pavements in one night on October 14 after reports from residents.

Residents near to the Amazon and Kelloggs warehouses at Florida Farm in Haydock had reported regular issues with heavy goods vehicles using their neighbourhood.

Traffic Offence Reports can be issued for a wide range of traffic offences, including driving without due care and attention, using a mobile phone whilst driving, obstruction, vehicle defects and no insurance.

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Following that night's action, Community Policing Inspector Matt Drennan said: “This action was taken due to numerous complaints from local residents and businesses. These HGVs have been causing obstructions for the community by parking illegally in residential areas and on pavements, and hopefully this will bring the issue to a close. If not, we will continue to take action.

“Pavement parking causes danger, upset and inconvenience and we work closely with partners in the borough and alongside the Merseyside Road Safety Partnership (MRSP) to tackle such problems.”