Patrol car fined by Doncaster Council was attending serious crime scene, say police
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The car was ticketed in the Markets Car Park on Monday – after the vehicle pulled over in a space designated for disabled drivers.
Pictures showed a bright red warning sticker on the passenger side of the windscreen.
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Hide AdA force spokesman has now revealed that officers were attending a nearby scene which was under investigation following a serious incident – and that they are in touch with Doncaster Council over the fine.
While not divulging details of the incident, a South Yorkshire Police spokeman said: “A marked police vehicle was given a ticket on Monday, 17 October whilst it was parked as officers, who were on duty and attending a serious crime scene, were called to assist in preserving a scene for forensic examination as part of an investigation.
“We are currently in contact with Doncaster Council.”