Removal of HGV from Rugby street after months of ‘resting’ prompts …

A LORRY which has been parked on a Rugby street for months has been taken away – prompting a playful statement from Rugby Police.

The HGV was left in Consul Road late last year, and police had not been able to find the owner.

But it was recovered on Tuesday (March 4) after its tax expired – inspiring a lighthearted police spokesperson to adopt the tone of David Attenborough when posting about it on social media.

They said: “Observe this land beast from the lesser-spotted HGV genus, a frequent sight in Rugby.

“This majestic example is of the Ivecos Hi-Wayus species, commonly denoted by its large silver lettering up front – an evolved trait to help it attract mates across expansive plains (car parks).

“Though not prone to hibernation, this one had been resting on Rugby’s Consul Road since late last year.

“We’ve all heard the phrase, ‘let sleeping trucks lie,” but, understandably, nearby homo-sapiens were growing increasingly annoyed by the presence of this blue-backed land beast.

“Rugby’s beat Bobbies made repeated attempts to try to track down the owner – but to no avail.

“And when this grand old beast’s tax expired, we began arranging to have it recovered.

“This plan was realised, and we are pleased to report that it is now in a safe reservation, where it can be cared for by the DVLA.

“Whether you’re caring for an HGV or a Mini, please don’t abandon it to hibernate on public roads.”

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