Don't miss a thing by signing up to the MyOldham newsletter here A van driver and passenger were arrested on suspicion of "numerous offences" in Oldham, as Greater Manchester Police reported two traffic incidents on Sunday night.
Traffic officers said the van in Oldham was displaying false plates and had been used in a spate of fuel thefts in Greater Manchester.
They said patrol cars boxed in the white Fiat van, and the driver and passenger were "detained and dealt with for numerous offences", with the vehicle seized. Read more: Man fighting for his life in hospital after being stabbed in broad daylight on Strangeways back street Meanwhile in Middleton, police stopped a Ford Fiesta reported to be stolen.
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