Four teenagers are in hospital after a car being chased by police ploughed into a fence, slid down an embankment and ended up being submerged in water.
Officers began to pursue a suspected stolen VW Golf after it failed to stop on Loxham Street, in Moses Gate, Bolton, at around 12.25am this morning (Wednesday, January 22).
After a short distance the car was found to have smashed into some wooden fencing.
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It had then slid down a hilly area and became partially submerged in some water.
Emergency services were called to the scene and following a search of the area four boys, aged between 13 to 16, were detained.
They were taken to hospital for assessment.
A statement from Greater Manchester Police said their injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.
GMP are appealing for witnesses or anyone with further information to come forward.
No arrests have been made at this stage.
Anyone with information, witnessed the incident or may possess dashcam footage that can assist enquiries should call police on 0161 856 5599 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
