Police have released CCTV pictures of a man they want to speak to after a police car was rammed by a stolen van.
The stolen Ford Transit was first spotted on Park Road in Oldham at around 12.20pm on Tuesday, June 28, police said. The van was being driven on false plates and was acting suspiciously.
Officers gave chase along Wellington Street before the van rammed at the police car. The vehicle is still off the road after being damaged.
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Police have now issued CCTV images of a man they want to talk to about the incident. Police Sergeant Michael Mooney of GMP’s Transport Unit said: "It’s important we find out who has caused the damage to what is an important vehicle in the fleet to help fight crime on our roads.
"Thankfully officers didn’t receive injuries at the time, but it doesn’t take away the severity of the incident and why we would like the help of the public to assist us in our investigation."
Anyone who has information should contact police as soon as possible on 101 quoting incident 51 of 28/06/2022 or alternatively direct by calling 0161 856 1855 or emailing transportunit@gmp.police.uk Details can also be passed via the LiveChat function at www.gmp.police.uk or through the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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