A MAN involved in a road accident in Bolton tried to steal officers’ sandwiches – while sat in the back of a police car.

The incident came to light after officers tweeted about the attempted theft.

The would-be ‘butty thief’ was the victim in the car accident.

GMP Traffic tweeted: “Top tip! Don't try stealing the officers’ sandwiches whilst in the police car. Victim of RTC in #Bolton just tried it #PoliceButtyThief.”

It is not known where the car crash happened.