Police have launched a crackdown on illegal car meets at a West Midlands retail park where 'boy racers' perform stunts in front of distressed shoppers. Tyre marks were left on the tarmac following one of the latest incidents at Linkway Retail Park, located on the A5 Watling Street in Cannock, Staffordshire, on Tuesday, April 7.
Since March, Staffordshire Police said it has received a spike in reports of anti-social driving at the retail outlet, which houses stores such as B&M, Dunelm, Currys and Halfords. Nuisance drivers are said to screech their tyres, rev their engines and perform donuts, causing a danger to members of the public.
Enforcement Action
As a result, Staffordshire Police and Cannock Chase Council have issued 28 vehicles with Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) warnings. The council currently has a PSPO in place, banning the anti-social use of motorised vehicles anywhere in the district. A police spokesperson warned drivers face £100 fines if they further breach the order.
In addition, one motor vehicle owner was hit with a Section 59 warning after performing a donut in the presence of police. This warning, issued under the Police Reform Act 2002, allows police to seize the vehicle if the warning is ignored. Meanwhile, 14 other vehicle owners were sent advisory letters in respect of the PSPO.
Official Statements
A spokesperson for Staffordshire Police said: 'In April, Cannock Police and Cannock Chase Council worked in partnership to issue 28 vehicle owners with Public Space Protection Order warnings for breaching the order by engaging, assisting or causing anti-social behaviour connected to the use of vehicles at Linkway Retail Park, Cannock.'
'Staffordshire Police have received an increase in reports of anti-social driving at the location from the beginning of March 2026, with reports of illegal car meets, noise nuisance from tyres screeching and revving engines, and drivers performing stunts causing danger to members of public, and distress to local residents.'
'This type of anti-social driving that the illegal car meet have generated will not be tolerated at the location. Any further breaches of the order will result in a Fixed Penalty Notice of £100.'
The Linkway property management are also working with Police and the Council to reduce anti-social behaviour at this location. Fourteen other vehicle owners have been sent advisory letters in respect of the PSPO. One vehicle owner was issued a Section 59 warning for donuting on the car park in the presence of a police officer.
