Obstruction on the road - Blodwel Bank, Oswestry.

Obstruction on the road - Blodwel Bank, Oswestry.

Whilst on routine patrol of Oswestry Rural South, a forklift was discovered abandoned on Blodwel Bank—a busy rural stretch of road. Despite efforts to trace its origin, including knocking on doors in the nearby vicinity, visiting local farms and allowing time for word to spread locally, no one came forward with information. Although there's a possibility that the owner is aware of its location, the lack of reports raises concerns that the vehicle may have been stolen. Given the escalating risk posed by leaving such industrial machinery unsecured overnight—particularly on an unlit public road—we made the decision to have it recovered before nightfall. This measure was taken in the interest of public safety and to mitigate any potential hazards it poses to road users. 

If anyone has any information regarding this, please contact Oswestry Rural South SNT at Oswestryrs.snt@westmercia.police.uk.

PC Wright and PCSO Carroll

Oswestry Rural South Safer Neighbourhood Team