A 17-year-old girl received serious, life-threatening injuries and remains in critical condition in hospital after a crash in Bolton last night following a police pursuit
Three people, including the driver of the vehicle and two passengers, have been arrested and remain in custody
Police spotted the vehicle which had been flagged earlier and then which failed to stop on Old Kiln Lane.
Following a brief pursuit, the vehicle crashed on Walker Fold Road in the north Bolton area.
The driver – a 17-year-old boy – was arrested on suspicion of aggravated taking without consent, causing serious injury by dangerous driving, assault an emergency worker, possession of a bladed article and possession of a controlled drug.
19-year-old man and an 18-year-old female, both believed to be passengers, were arrested on suspicion of aggravated vehicle taking without the owner’s consent. They were treated for minor injuries.
As standard practice following incidents of this nature, we notified the Independent Office for Police Conduct. We are currently supporting the IOPC with all relevant material and information.
