A driver was arrested after a dramatic police chase through Bolton last night.
The driver was first spotted in a ‘suspicious vehicle’ in the Astley Bridge area on Friday evening, police said. Checks revealed the car was on cloned plates.
The car was then spotted again on Moss Bank Way a few hours later but the driver failed to stop for officers. Police gave chase through Bolton, with the helicopter used overhead.
READ MORE: Firefighters tackle major blaze at ‘commercial building’ on industrial estate
READ MORE: Four teenagers arrested by police investigating robberies in Manchester’s Gay Village
The car was then abandoned near Moss Bank Park but, following searches by the helicopter and a police dog, the driver was detained. A 23-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of drug driving, dangerous driving, failing to stop, no insurance and no licence.
He was taken into custody for questioning. The car was seized, police added.
A post on the GMP Bolton North Facebook page last night said: “#SEIZED | Officers from the #Bolton North Neighbourhood Team sighted a suspicious vehicle in the #AstleyBridge area earlier this evening. Checks revealed that it was a cloned vehicle, using the same number plates as a vehicle down south.
“The vehicle was sighted again a couple of hours later on Moss Bank Way by officers from GMP’s Road Policing & Specialist Operations. The vehicle didn’t want to stop for officers and it was pursued around Bolton, with help from the police helicopter.
“The driver abandoned the vehicle and made off near to Moss Bank Park but following a search by the helicopter and a police dog, the driver was detained. The true registration of the vehicle was identified, which showed that there was no insurance in place.
“The vehicle has been seized. A 23-year-old male has been arrested on suspicion of drug driving, dangerous driving, failing to stop, no insurance and no licence.
“He remains in police custody for questioning.”
Try MEN Premium for FREE by clicking here for no ads, fun puzzles and brilliant new features.
Read more of today’s top stories here
William Turner is a seasoned U.K. correspondent with a deep understanding of domestic affairs. With a passion for British politics and culture, he provides insightful analysis and comprehensive coverage of events within the United Kingdom.
