A man has died after his vehicle ploughed into a pub in Heywood in the early hours of this morning after his vehicle failed to stop for police
Police say the Dacia Sandero was travelling on Bolton Road in Heywood where it failed to stop for a liveried police patrol.
A short pursuit commenced onto Rochdale Road East. A few moments later a decision was made to discontinue the pursuit before the vehicle smashed into the White Lion pub
Police have said
“Following the police contact prior to the collision, in-line with normal procedure, the matter has been referred to the Independent Office for Police Conduct.
Officers from GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) are appealing for witnesses to the collision or anybody with footage of the incident to come forward.
In an earlier statement Greater Manchester fire service said
Shortly after 3.15am this morning (Monday, 1 July), four fire engines from Rochdale, Heywood and Bury fire stations attended a building fire on York Street, Heywood.
“Crews arrived quickly and used four hose reel jets and four breathing apparatus to extinguish the fire.
Road closures are in place and firefighters remain in attendance at this time.”
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