Two police officers injured after van 'rams' GMP car then overturns

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The van hit 'numerous' other cars in the pursuit, but thankfully there were no further injuries

Two police officers were injured after a van 'rammed' a liveried GMP car then flipped over onto its side after a pursuit.

A man, 33, was arrested at the scene. He's now due to be questioned in custody on suspicion of dangerous driving, driving without a license, and driving whilst under the influence of drugs and alcohol.Greater Manchester Police said an investigation was underway to trace a second man believed to have also been at the scene.

In a statement, GMP said: "At 7.40am this morning, Saturday, we were called by a member of the public to reports of a man driving a van dangerously in Ince. To maintain the safety of the public, and bring this vehicle to a stop, a pursuit was authorised for our specially trained drivers. "The van overturned in the process on Holden Road, Leigh, but thankfully no members of the public were injured. However, two of our officers reported injuries. They received further medical treatment at the scene.

 

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