High-powered sports car abandoned outside Shrewsbury school impounded by police
Officer said there had been calls from several residents about the car
Police have impounded a high-powered sports car “abandoned” outside a Shropshire primary school.
Shrewsbury Police said the Jaguar had left outside Meole Brace Primary School.
In a post on social media officers said they had been alerted to the vehicle by several residents, and discovered it was uninsured - resulting it it being towed away.
A spokesman said: “Officers from Shrewsbury Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT) responded after several calls from local residents were received of an abandoned car outside Meole Brace Primary School, Church Road, Meole Village.
“The vehicle, a Jaguar sports car was found to be uninsured.
“The vehicle was recovered with the assistance of a local vehicle recovery firm and impounded.
“Drivers are reminded to ensure that their vehicle has the correct documentation when used on public roads.
“The penalty for using a motor vehicle on public roads whilst uninsured is a substantial fine plus points on your driving licence.”