Car found with wheel hanging off and dodgy insurance - but that wasn't worst part
A single-vehicle collision involving a blue Skoda took place on Baptist End Road in the Netherton area of Dudley.
The vehicle was left with one of its front wheels hanging off following the crash.
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West Midlands Police officers discovered the car had a fraudulent insurance policy.
But that wasn't the worst past - as a large knife was discovered inside the vehicle.
The driver ran from the scene and enquiries were ongoing to trace him.
The Skoda was seized as part of police enquiries.
Taking to X, Brierley Hill Police wrote yesterday evening, July 25: "We have attended a single vehicle collision where the driver had ran off.
"The car with a fraudulent insurance policy has been seized along with the large knife located inside.
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"Enquiries are on going to trace the driver."
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