Pedestrians were bemused as to why a police car was going so slowly in the middle of a town centre. Then as it finally went past they realised - the lone female officer appeared to on her mobile phone as she drove.
The incident in George Street, Oldham, was caught on film and has triggered exasperation from members of the public. The footage not only appeared to show the officer either texting or dialling a number as the car moved, but also the registration number of the fully livered patrol car.
The clip has been viewed 11,000 times on social media. It prompted one person to comment: "Best read the Highway Code...it's £200 fine and six points...and a little hike on your insurance." Another person posted: "As usual 1 rule for us and another one for them. But that's the way it goes."
