Man arrested following Oldham police pursuit

Date published: 13 April 2024


A man has been arrested on suspicion of multiple offences following a police pursuit through the streets of Oldham.

A post on the GMP Oldham Central Facebook page read: "Vehicle fails to stop for officers from the Westwood and Coldhurst neighbourhood policing team on Mitchell Street, where one male is detained and arrested for suspicion of theft of motor vehicle, burglary, possession with intent to supply class A and B drugs, failing to stop for police, dangerous driving and no insurance.

"Large quantity of cash and drugs is seized."


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