TRAFFIC police uncovered alarming faults on taxi and private hire vehicles in Blackburn and Darwen.

Twenty cars were taken off the road, some with defective brakes and suspension, and one vehicle was found to have four defective tyres.

Action against the more serious offenders was being considered.

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