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Police hunt driver of car caught doing 'doughnuts' in Market Drayton car park

People are being asked to identify the driver of a car which was involved in anti-social behaviour in Market Drayton.

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Police are trying to find the owner of a red Toyota MR2 with "pop up" lights.

Constable Mick Sturland, of the town's safer neighbourhood team, said the car was caught on CCTV doing "doughnuts" on Towers Lawn car park last night.

New CCTV was recently installed in the car park in a bid to tackle the ongoing issue of boy racers in the area.

Police said the CCTV would hopefully help to deter and capture people who show examples of poor and anti-social driving.

This summer, the town's first ever Drayton Drivers event was attended by more than 60 people. It was organised as another step to tackle the boy racer issue in Market Drayton.

At the event there were competitions, car displays, rescue demonstrations and a chance to speak to vehicle experts.

The issue has been causing a problem in the town for years, with residents complaining about engine noise late at night.

Constable Sturland said there have been fewer reports of anti-social driving recently due to increased awareness and CCTV presence.

Police said that they take incidents of dangerous driving "very seriously" and have urged members of the public who see similar incidents to contact them.

Anyone with information should contact police on 101. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or at crimestoppers-uk.org

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