Police have charged a Brent man with fraud offences after officers seized a car by lifting it with a crane in Ealing.

On Thursday (February 11) Met police seized a vehicle on Western Avenue, Ealing, by lifting the stationary vehicle with a crane from its parking space.

Officers arrested a man from at 11.55am the same day shortly after the vehicle was seized.

He has since been charged with fraud by false representation, acquiring to use or possess criminal property and possession of articles for use in fraud.