Two arrested after police stop suspect car in Shrewsbury
Two men have been arrested as criminal suspects after their car was stopped by police in Shrewsbury.
Their silver Vauxhall Astra was pulled up by officers on Whitchurch Road at around 6.15pm last night by officers carrying out stop-check procedures.
Both men, who come from the Merseyside area, were arrested on suspicion of various offences.
Shopping bags containing goods and two vehicle registration number plates all believed to be stolen, were found in the vehicle.
One of the suspects was also arrested on suspicion of obstructing police and assaulting a police officer.
The two men, aged 48 and 38, are being questioned in custody at Shrewsbury police station.
West Mercia officers are also liaising with other police forces around the country with about the registration plates found in the Astra.
