POLICE seized an untaxed vehicle with 'questionable contents' in the Silloth area last night (August 18).

Officers first spotted the car driving with "no lights on in the hours of darkness". Later, it was discovered abandoned. 

A spokesperson from Allerdale Police said: "After catching police attention, the vehicle did a disappearing act and was found abandoned nearby a short while later.

"If this is your vehicle, you may wish to pop to Workington Police Station to explain why it is not taxed and the questionable contents within," a spokesperson said.