Page Hall cars seized by Sheffield police during patrols to curb anti-social behaviour

While patrolling the Page Hall area yesterday (Wednesday, January 6) to reassure residents and enforce the third national lockdown restrictions, officers stopped and searched a Skoda which initially attempted to make off from police.

The driver was then found to be driving the vehicle without a licence or insurance and the car was seized by PC Liz, part of the Sheffield North East Neighbourhood Police Team.

Shortly afterwards, a Renault which was found abandoned on Popple Street that officers claim was a target for anti-social behaviour was also removed by PC Al and PC Jo.

While a third vehicle was taken off the roads in Page Hall just around the corner, after PC Daz discovered a Rover was also being driven without valid insurance or a full driving licence.

Police continued to conduct hi-visibility patrols in the suburb on foot throughout the evening to provide a ‘presence’ to residents, while the force investigates alleged Covid-19 breaches on New Year’s Eve.

In a post on Facebook, the neighbourhood team said: "Page Hall Team back with hat trick: The Page Hall Team have started the new year with the same momentum as it finished the last – disrupting local ASB issues and denying criminals the use of the roads.

“The Page Hall team have been in the area all day on foot patrolling the streets, reassuring local residents and enforcing COVID regulations.”

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