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Thomas Molloy

Four boys arrested after police chase suspected stolen car through Tameside

Four teenagers have been arrested after a police chase through Tameside.

The boys, aged between 15 and 17, were all arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle.

Three were arrested on suspicion of possession of Class B drugs and one was arrested on suspicion of possession of a bladed article.

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According to Greater Manchester Police (GMP), officers originally spotted a suspected stolen car driving 'erratically' along Queen's Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, just before 10pm last night (Tuesday September 21).

The car was followed two-and-a-half miles to Hanover Street, in Mossley, where it was abandoned and four people fled.

One boy was found in Mossley Park and the other three were found by a police helicopter in the grounds of St Joseph's Primary School, in Market Street.

The boys remain in custody for questioning.

A GMP spokesman said: "A patrol car spotted a vehicle driving erratically on Queen's Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, at about 9.50pm on Tuesday 21 September 2021.

"The car, believed to be stolen, was then followed to Hanover Street, Mossley, where it was abandoned and four people left the scene on foot.

"One male was located in Mossley Park by the patrol and three other males were located by the police helicopter in the grounds of St Joseph's RC School.

"All four, aged 15-17, have been arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle, three on suspicion of possession of Class B drugs and one on suspicion of possession of a bladed article.

"They remain in custody for questioning."

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