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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
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Seamus McDonnell

Driver led police on late night chase through the back streets of Bolton

A driver was followed by police through the back streets of Bolton during a late night chase.

Officers spotted a blue Vauxhall Corsa last night (Tuesday) driving through Astley Bridge.

The driver led police on a pursuit through the back streets.

The chase eventually ended on Mallison Street, off Seymour Road.

When cops ran background checks on the vehicle, they discovered the driver had no insurance and had six points.

In a tweet, an officer from GMP's Traffic Unit said: "This Corsa was sighted by us on Blackburn Road, Bolton.

"After a few trips around the back streets of Astley Bridge the car was stopped on Mallison Street.

"No insurance held. Car seized and the drivers been reported to court having already got 6 points on his licence."

Anyone with information about motoring offences in Bolton can contact police on 101 or use the Live Chat service at www.gmp.police.uk.

Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.

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