A driver had his Volkswagen car seized for trying to block a road at an illegal car cruise.<\/p>\n
Leicestershire Police said it had received intelligence that a large group was planning to gather in Castle Donington on Saturday night which “proved correct” and its officers intercepted and dispersed a number attempting to drag race in the village.<\/p>\n
One vehicle was seized, said Valley Beat officers, after a driver “decided it would be a good idea to block the road, seemingly trying to recreate a scene from Fast & Furious”.<\/p>\n
PCSO Mike Walker added: “Unfortunately for him, he was no Vin Diesel and instead found himself on the receiving end of a vehicle seizure and a fine.”<\/p>\n
Officers said a “significant amount of footage” was obtained and using vehicle details drivers involved “can expect further action, including fines”.<\/p>\n
Car cruising and dangerous driving has been an issue in Castle Donington for years, with measures including CCTV and ANPR installed in 2012<\/a> to curb the problem.<\/p>\n A Public Spaces Protection Order was introduced in 2021<\/a> for parts of the village to tackle gatherings, which was then extended to cover all of Castle Donington and Hemington<\/a> in 2024.<\/p>\n Enforcement action such as Saturday night’s operation has taken place routinely since.<\/p>\n Walker said: “Whilst we understand that events like this may seem fun at the time, when things go wrong, they go seriously wrong.<\/p>\n