Two teenagers have been arrested after a man was threatened at knifepoint during a terrifying carjacking in Wigan.
Officers were called to Westminster Drive in Leigh at around 12.50am today (22 August) to reports of a car being stolen.
Two men armed with knives had ambushed a man stood outside his black VW Golf and demanded the keys to the car, police said.
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The men then fled the scene in the vehicle, along with other items including the victim's phone and wallet.
Following extensive enquiries, the Golf was later found abandoned in the Glazebury area of Cheshire.
GMP were then contacted by Cheshire Police to inform that they had detained two men close to where the car had been abandoned.
Two teenage males, both aged 17, were arrested at the scene on suspicion of robbery.
They both remain in custody waiting to be questioned by detectives.
Along with the car, the victim's phone and wallet were also recovered.
Detective Sergeant Paul Sumner from Leigh CID, said: "This was some excellent partnership work between GMP and Cheshire Police that led to the swift arrest of two males and the recovery of the stolen property.
"Thankfully only minor injuries were sustained during the incident but I hope this arrest sends a stark message that this behaviour is absolutely not acceptable and GMP, alongside partners, will do all we can and work at pace to ensure those responsible are apprehended."
"Although we have two males in custody our investigation will remain ongoing and I would urge anyone with information that could assist our enquiries to get in touch with police."
Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 7251 or 101 quoting incident 170 of 22/08/21.
Alternatively, details can be passed via our LiveChat function at www.gmp,police.uk or anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
