Two men in custody after high speed pursuit

On Wednesday 26 April 2023, two men were arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving and failing to stop.

At around 11:50pm, GMP’s specialist Road Policing Unit were on patrol in the Prestwich area when they spotted a suspicious Volkswagen vehicle joining the M60.

Due to the high speed a pursuit was declared, with speeds reaching in excess of 100mph.

During the pursuit, bricks, catalytic converters and a trolley jack were thrown from the subject vehicle at the undercover police vehicle. After bringing the Volkswagen to a stop, the three occupants fled the car, with two being detained after a foot chase.

The two men, aged 26 and 30, were detained and remain in police custody for questioning.

Inspector Jon Shilvock, of GMP’s Roads Policing Unit, said: “It was a high-risk job, the impact of the incident put members of the public at risk and the actions of the officers, with the support of National Police Air Service, allowed us to bring the pursuit to a safe conclusion.

“These kind of incidents have a massive impact on the people of Greater Manchester through personal cost, inconvenience, and also by the methods in which they carry out their activities which puts lives at risk.

“Through courage and sound decision making, the officers have taken two dangerous individuals off the streets of Greater Manchester, which will no doubt have a positive impact on the public and our organisation.”