Neighbour impersonates police in bid to stop residents parking outside their home in ‘petty campaign’

A Lancashire resident was shocked to discover a fake police notice attached to her car windscreen this week, in what appears to be an act of hostility from a neighbour.

Flori Mi, who lives on South Clifton Street in Lytham, found the counterfeit parking notice after leaving her new vehicle parked a few doors down from her home overnight.

The document, masquerading as an official police warning, was reportedly part of a “petty” campaign targeting cars on the street.

The notice claimed to be from Lancashire Constabulary and stated the road was “access only” with restricted parking permissions.

The document specified: “The only vehicles allowed to park on the road are belonging to residents from this road along with residents’ visitors.”

The letter concluded with “Thank you for your co-operation in this matter” and bore the signature of Lancashire Constabulary.

Upon closer inspection, Mi noticed the letterhead claimed to be from Lytham Police Station, which had closed more than two decades ago.

She believes the fake notice was created by a “neighbour from hell” with whom she had previous disagreements.

Mi suspects the neighbour failed to recognise her new car and resorted to extreme measures to prevent her from parking near their property.

Speaking to the Express, Mi said: “I was annoyed but also found it funny that they were being so petty.

“I knew who did it because they’ve shouted at me not to park there on two separate occasions before because it’s near their house. It’s always the same guy.”

Lancashire Police confirmed to Mi that they had not issued the notice and indicated someone appeared to be impersonating an officer.

Under Police Act 1996, those convicted of the offence can be sentenced to a maximum of six months in prison.