The statement continued: “We’ve had car meets at other locations in Leigh in the past, which have been well run and where the organizer has liaised with the police in advance.
“We’re currently in discussion with someone who wants to organize another event in the near future and will happily discuss plans with anyone else who wishes to hold an event.
“However, we will continue to put in place operations where individuals or groups hold events that pose a risk to the community and we will use CCTV and ANPR equipment to take enforcement action during or after the event, where necessary.”
Only this week GMP seized a VW Golf being driven erratically through the city, saying the driver had been previously warned under Section 59 last December.
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