"INCONSIDERATE" drivers who parked illegally while collecting their takeaways in Halesowen town centre have been shamed by police.

Officers from Halesowen's neighbourhood policing team shared a picture of one car parked on the footpath and another on zig-zag lines on Queensway.

They said the drivers had been issued with fines.

They tweeted: "Halesowen NHT on Police Patrols.

"More inconsiderate parking in Halesowen Town area.

"Parking fully on the footpath & on the zig-zags to collect your takeaway order is not acceptable. Fixed Penalty Notices in the post."

Someone commented on the post saying: "Every night folk park there for their pizza.

"There’s parking spaces literally 20 yards away."