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A police officer has been left seriously injured in hospital after a ‘stolen’ car allegedly reached speeds of 110mph in a police chase before ploughing head on into a police vehicle.
Officers from Greater Manchester Police were called to reports of a car being stolen in Lancashire Hill, Stockport, at around 3.30am this morning.
GMP dispatched officers from its Roads Policing Unit to the scene, who became engaged in a pursuit with the driver of the car around ten minutes later.
The driver ran a series of red lights and reached speeds of up to 110mph in the moments before the collision, which saw them crash into a police vehicle responding to the incident and travelling in the opposite direction.
The incident occurred on Hyde Road, Gorton, at around 3:55am.
Both the police officer and male driver of the car were taken to hospital – the male police officer has serious injuries to his arms and legs.
A 21-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of driving with excess alcohol, drug driving and taking a vehicle without consent. He remains in custody for questioning.
Hyde Road was closed both ways following the collision, and remains so today.
Officers from Greater Manchester Police were called to reports of a car being stolen in Lancashire Hill, Stockport, at around 3.30am this morning
The driver ran a series of red lights and reached speeds of up to 110mph in the moments before the collision, which saw them crash into a police vehicle responding to the incident and travelling in the opposite direction
Traffic is unable to travel in both directions between Parkdale Avenue and Chapman Street.
Sections of Hengist Street and Wellington Street have also been closed off this morning, according to the Inrix traffic monitoring service.
Chief Inspector Michael Parker, of GMP’s Roads Policing Unit, said: ‘Our drivers are highly qualified and undertake regular and rigorous training.
‘However, this incident shows the dangers they face each and every day to keep our roads safe.
‘We constantly patrol the road network to catch those who are intent on breaking the law, whether that be dangerous driving, driving under the influence or having no insurance.’
An investigation is under way and footage is being reviewed – anyone who saw the incident or has dashcam or doorbell footage should call police on 101 quoting incident number 292-22/04/2025.
Members of the public can also use the reporting tools on our website, or by calling Crimestoppers in confidence on 0800 555 111.
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