A driver was arrested after a dramatic police chase through Bolton last night. The driver was first spotted in a 'suspicious vehicle' in the Astley Bridge area on Friday evening, police said.
Checks revealed the car was on cloned plates. The car was then spotted again on Moss Bank Way a few hours later but the driver failed to stop for officers.
Police gave chase through Bolton, with the helicopter used overhead. READ MORE: Firefighters tackle major blaze at 'commercial building' on industrial estate READ MORE: Four teenagers arrested by police investigating robberies in Manchester's Gay Village The car was then abandoned near Moss Bank Park but, following searches by the helicopter and a police dog, the driver was detained.
A 23-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of drug driving, dangerous driving, failing to stop, no insurance and no licence.
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