Police have been stepping up their efforts to stamp out 'anti-social driving' around Congleton.

Residents living near Congleton Bypass and the A34 have raised concerns about high-speed driving.

In response, police have seized a number of vehicles and issued traffic offence reports as they look to improve safety in the area.

A spokesperson for the force said: "The high-speed nature of the Congleton Bypass and A34 can attract anti-social driving, which poses a risk to other road users and causes nuisance to people living nearby.

"There has recently been a change to police powers under Section 59 of the Police Reform Act 2002 - Officers no longer need to issue a warning before seizing a vehicle being used in an anti-social manner. This allows us to take immediate action against drivers and riders whose behaviour causes alarm, distress or annoyance.

"Over recent weeks, we have seized a number of vehicles and issued traffic offence reports as part of our ongoing efforts to tackle this issue and improve road safety."

They added: "While operational demands mean we cannot always be present in these locations, information from the public plays a vital role.

"If you witness anti-social driving, please report it to us and, where possible, provide registration numbers, vehicle descriptions and any relevant footage.

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"We are also continuing to work with local authorities and partner agencies to identify opportunities for road safety improvements, including changes to road layouts and speed limits where appropriate."