Police in Bolton seized a high-powered Lamborghini after receiving multiple reports from the public about sports cars using roads as a race track. The incident occurred on Saturday, July 11, 2026, when officers from Greater Manchester Police's (GMP) Bolton division responded to complaints of anti-social driving.
Vehicle Stopped on St Helens Road
The Lamborghini was stopped on St Helens Road in Bolton. Police confirmed the vehicle was seized under section 59 of the Police Reform Act 2002, which allows officers to impound vehicles used in a manner causing alarm, distress, or annoyance to the public.
In a Facebook post, GMP Bolton stated: "A car has been seized after being driven anti-socially around Bolton. Last night, we received a number of calls from the public reporting sports cars using the roads as a race track. Officers from our Special Constabulary stopped this Lamborghini on St Helens Road driving anti-socially."
Public Reports Trigger Action
The seizure followed reports from members of the public who observed sports cars racing on local roads. Police did not disclose whether any arrests were made or if the driver faced further penalties. The Lamborghini was towed away and impounded.
Section 59 of the Police Reform Act 2002 is commonly used to tackle anti-social driving, including street racing and reckless behavior. The law allows police to seize vehicles involved in such activities, with offenders facing fines and potential prosecution.
No further details have been released by GMP regarding the incident or any ongoing investigations.
