A teenage boy was arrested after a knife, balaclava and screwdrivers were recovered from an abandoned car. Police had initially been called to a report of males climbing into gardens along Nook Lane in Ashton-under-Lyne in the early hours of Tuesday morning (November 22).
On arrival, an orange Honda Civic was seen in the nearby area which had failed to stop for officers. Following a pursuit, it was later abandoned in Droylsden.
Police searched the car and uncovered a knife, balaclava, screwdrivers and illegal Class B drugs in the vehicle. One young male, aged 15, was detained and arrested at the scene.
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In an update by GMP's Tameside North and East branch, the force said the juvenile remains in custody to be questioned.
Sharing a picture of the car where the weapons and drugs were uncovered, police wrote: "15yr old juvenile arrested in the early hours of this morning (22/11/2022).
"Officers attended a report of males climbing into gardens on Nook Lane, #AshtonHurst. On arrival a Honda Civic was seen in the area which failed to stop for officers.
"Vehicle abandoned in #Droyslden after a police pursuit, and one male juvenile detained. A knife, balaclava, screwdrivers and illegal Class B drugs found in the offending vehicle. Juvenile is still in custody awaiting interview."
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