Neighbours and a councillor joined police to help crack-down on speeding motorists.

Police and neighbours in Cedar Road and Christchurch were joined by Sutton South Councillor Tony Shields as they took part in a speed watch operation last week.

Armed with a speed gun, the group were on the look out for speeding drivers and people committing other motoring offences and found most of the culprits were people from the area.

Officers said they saw several drivers going at 30mph on Cedar Road and many of them said they did not realise the speed limit was 20mph. No drivers were spotted talking on their phones or not wearing their seatbelts.

PC Mark Towler said: "It appeared that many of the speeding drivers were local residents. All residents need to be aware that other roads in this area like Langley Park Road and Cavendish Road also have 20mph restrictions."

The volunteers were trained in how to use the speed guns and, although the speeding drivers were not prosecuted, they will receive letters telling them they were spotted. The event was organised after neighbours raised concerns about the speed of traffic in the area. Sergeant Geraldine Costello said more signs will be installed in the area to make sure people know the limit.