A VAN has been seized by police officers after the driver was allegedly uninsured.

Essex Police officers spotted the vehicle during a patrol in Tiptree today.

During the officers’ inquiries they found the driver was allegedly uninsured and had no driving licence.

A Tweet from the police said: “Patrols around Tiptree and in the Colchester area this afternoon have led to this van being stopped and seized.”

The Tweet added the driver has been reported and is due to attend court.