UK police seize uninsured vehicles and cordon off Durham incident

On 13 June 2026 officers from Doncaster East neighbourhood police seized two uninsured vehicles on Broadway and The Oval, warning that driving without valid motor insurance can lead to vehicle seizure, court fines and penalty points. Earlier in the month, the same force recovered two stolen vans hidden in Thorne and confiscated an e‑bike that exceeded the UK’s legal 15.5 mph motor‑assist limit.

In the same week, Durham Constabulary established a police cordon on Passfield Way, Shotton, Peterlee after an early‑morning incident on 13 June. Forensic teams and the North East Ambulance Service responded, but the nature of the incident has not been released.

Both events illustrate ongoing police enforcement actions across England, focusing on vehicle compliance and rapid response to emerging crime scenes.