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Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Yahoo
Police helicopter and specialist GMP officers descend on van amid 100mph M60 drama
A van driver was arrested at taser-point after leading police on a 100mph chase around the M60. It came after police spotted the suspected cloned vehicle on the motorway near Bury at around 7.45pm last night (Tuesday). When the driver failed to stop, officers from the specialist Tactical Vehicle Intercept Unit pursued the distinctive Fiat, which had a large reindeer decoration in the rear window. READ MORE: When Manchester Airport asked if he'd packed the suitcase himself, the answer was 'no' READ MORE: "They think, because it's council based, they can get away with it. They cannot" As the van reached speeds of up to 100mph, went the wrong way around the M60 and around roundabouts, officers pursued it into the Chatsworth Road area of Worsley. With the police helicopter flying overhead the suspect dumped the van and ran off, but was arrested at taser-point shortly afterwards. A 32-year-old man remains in custody being questioned on suspicion of dangerous driving and a separate offence of arson. Det Insp Philip Whitehead said: 'This brilliant arrest came on the back of a dangerous pursuit, which could have easily ended up causing serious personal or property damage to others on the road. "Officers utilised the appropriate resources to ensure the incident was brought to a safe conclusion and saw a suspect detained." --- Day in day out, our reporters in the Manchester Evening News newsroom bring you remarkable stories from all aspects of Mancunian life. However, with the pace of life these days, the frenetic news agenda and social media algorithms, you might not be getting a chance to read it. That's why every week our Features and Perspectives editor Rob Williams brings you Unmissable, highlighting the best of what we do - bringing it to you directly from us. Make sure you don't miss out, and see what else we have to offer, by clicking here and signing up for MEN Daily News. And be sure to join our politics writer Jo Timan every Sunday for his essential commentary on what matters most to you in Greater Manchester each week in our newsletter Due North. You can also sign up for that here. You can also get all your favourite content from the Manchester Evening News on WhatsApp. Click here to see everything we offer, including everything from breaking news to Coronation Street. If you prefer reading our stories on your phone, consider downloading the Manchester Evening News app here, and our news desk will make sure every time an essential story breaks, you'll be the first to hear about it. And finally, if there is a story you think our journalists should be looking into, we want to hear from you. Email us on newsdesk@ or give us a ring on 0161 211 2920.
Yahoo
25-02-2025
- Yahoo
Police chase 'stolen' BMW as driver speeds through back streets and along footpath
Dramatic footage has revealed the moment a 'stolen' BMW was driven at speed through back streets and along a footpath during a police pursuit in Rochdale. At around 10.45pm on Monday (February 24), officers spotted a 'suspicious' car along Albert Royds Street and began to follow it as it travelled through the nearby area. After dropping off two passengers, the driver of the 3 Series BMW was requested to stop by officers, but instead made off at speed through residential areas and through numerous no entry signs, GMP said. READ MORE: Jailed gangster 'Fruitykeks' ran £1m criminal operation from INSIDE Strangeways READ MORE: Vaping horror as first ever study reveals deadly side effects The car was eventually stopped on a grass verge after the driver squeezed through a pedestrian footpath. Both occupants, two men, one in his 20s and the other in his 30s, were arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle and possession of Class B drugs. The driver was also arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving. The pair remain in custody to be questioned in relation to the incident. PC Oliver Rose from GMP's Tactical Vehicle Intercept Unit said: 'This incident is another example of reckless behaviour which posed a significant threat to public safety. 'Not only to other road users but had a pedestrian been walking along the path at that time the driver mounted it to evade capture, the consequences could have been devastating. 'I want to make it absolutely clear that vehicle theft is an offence we take extremely seriously and will not tolerate in our communities. These arrests demonstrate our commitment to protecting our residents and holding offenders accountable for their actions.'
