Three arrested as car on fake plates turns out to be stolen

The occupants of a car were being interviewed by transport unit officers today (November 9) after the vehicle was found to be stolen.
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GMP Wigan West reported that the driver and two passengers were arrested when a blue Ford Ecosport was pulled over by a patrol on suspicion of driving on false plates.

Checks were carried out and a police spokesperson said that the car was found to have been stolen from Ashton-in-Makerfield in October.

Efforts were being made to contact its rightful owner.