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Daily Mirror
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Fraser Watson

Ashes cricket fan's day ruined by vicious note on car parked outside stadium

The fourth day of the first Ashes Test was a thrilling one for fans who packed into Edgbaston - but one spectator thought his day had been ruined when he returned to his car afterwards.

A bizarre warning notice falsely claiming to be approved by police was left on a legally parked car near the Stadium - leaving the supporter justifiably stunned. The rogue note was pinned to a vehicle in Oakfield Road, Balsall Heath, during Monday's action between England against Australia, which concluded with the outcome very much still in the balance.

According to a report by BPM Media, the notice warned the motorist, who wasn't parked on yellow lines, that they could be "liable for a fixed penalty charge" and that West Midlands Police "approved" its use. Both the force and Birmingham City Council denied involvement when approached for comment.

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