A BADLY damaged car has been found abandoned in Deane.

Traffic officers were alerted to reports of a car being driven erratically through the area last night.

A short while later, a badly damaged Nissan Almera was found close to Dinsdale Drive.

The bumper had extensive damage and there was a large crack in the front windscreen.

Police discovered that the car was also uninsured.

It was later recovered.

If you see any traffic offences, you can call police on 101 or use the Live Chat feature on www.gmp.police.uk.

Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.