A moped rider is fighting for his life after coming off his vehicle during a police chase.
The man in his 20s was in a critical condition in hospital last night with police confirming the incident has been referred to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC).
Police said they were carrying out an "anti-social behaviour operation" and the man on the "off-road moped" was pursued by police in Wigan when he "failed to stop at the officer's request".
A Greater Manchester Police spokesperson said last night: "Just before 4.45pm on Sunday officers on off-road bikes as part of an anti-social behaviour operation in Wigan were following a man on an off-road moped when he failed to stop at the officer's request.
"The man, in his 20s, came off the bike on Shuttle Street in Tyldesley and was taken to hospital where he remains in a critical condition."
A cordon was put in place at the scene while enquiries are carried out.
PC John Cavanagh, from GMP's Serious Investigation Collision Unit, said: "Our thoughts are with the man's family who are understandably distressed whilst he fights for his life in hospital.
"A cordon is currently in place at the scene and we have referred the incident to the IOPC due to the police contact in the moments before this incident. We will do all we can to support any subsequent investigation."
He added: ""Anyone with information can report it online or by using our LiveChat service online at www.gmp.police.uk quoting incident number 2138 of 06/06/2021.
"Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."
