The disgraceful mess illegal car meet left behind in Essex

These dramatic photos show the aftermath of an illegal Essex car meet which damaged a car park with tyre marks. Essex Police released the photos of more than 60 cars parked around tyre marks at a car park caused by drivers doing doughnuts.

The aftermath of the anti-social driving gathering showed the marks left on the surface of the car park having damaged it. The meeting took place earlier this month in the south of the county.

Police said this car meet in Tilbury passed peacefully after a Dispersal Order was issued for May 4 to 6 and drivers left quietly. However, hundreds of cars were originally expected.

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Roads Policing Inspector Tim Swain added: "We have nothing against genuine car enthusiasts who respect local residents when enjoying their shared passion for their cars. However, we will never accept people treating our roads like racetracks."

Unauthorised car meets, or car cruises, are where drivers meet on the public highway or large public car parks to race or show their vehicles to others.