AN uninsured driver has had their vehicle seized after being stopped by eagle-eyed police officers.

The force stopped a Vauxhall Astra in the Greenstead estate, Colchester, after the vehicle flagged up as having no insurance during a patrol on Tuesday.

Officers realised the driver had no insurance after failing to meet monthly payments but had decided to dangerously get behind the wheel anyway.

He was reported by Essex Police’s roads team and the vehicle was seized by the officers.

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