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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
National
Neal Keeling

VW Golf hits another car, then brick wall before flipping during 60mph police chase

The driver and passenger of this suspected stolen VW Golf had a miraculous escape after it flipped onto its roof during a 60mph police chase.

Officers from GMP's elite Tactical Vehicle Intercept Unit spotted the car heading towards Openshaw from the city centre at around 10pm on Thursday (July 18).

The driver failed to stop for officers and drove off at speed.

A stinger was deployed to reduce the risk of a high-speed pursuit and bring the vehicle to a safe stop.

The tyres were successfully deflated on Ashton Old Road, but the driver still attempted to speed away.

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While the car was driving across the junction on Lees Street, Openshaw, it hit another vehicle.

The driver then lost control and hit a brick wall, before the car overturned.

The driver and passenger of the second car were not injured, but were badly shaken.

The driver of the Golf, a 29-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of burglary; and dangerous driving.

Both the man and passenger in the Golf suffered minor injuries.

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101; or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

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