Teenager arrested after stolen car crashes on M62

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Nov, 20:01 · Archive

An 18-year-old was arrested on suspicion of vehicle theft after a police chase ended in a crash on the M62 in West Yorkshire.

An 18-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of vehicle theft after a police chase ended in a collision on the M62 motorway on Saturday. Greater Manchester Police responded to reports of a car being stolen on Wilson Street in Swinton, Salford, at approximately 10.30am. The stolen vehicle was spotted on the M60 by the National Police Air Service helicopter and pursued eastbound onto the M62.

The chase continued with assistance from West Yorkshire Police. Between junctions 26 and 27 of the M62, near Cleckheaton and Birstall, the suspected stolen car collided with Greater Manchester Police tactical aid unit vehicles, causing damage to the police cars. A member of the public was taken to hospital with injuries that were not believed to be life-threatening.

The eastbound carriageway of the M62 between the two junctions was closed following the collision. National Highways confirmed the closure was due to the multi-vehicle collision. The motorway was reopened shortly after 15.30 on Saturday. The 18-year-old remained in custody being questioned on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle.

How it is being reported

• Arrest after suspected stolen car crashes on M62An 18-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle, police say.BBC Manchester · 14 Nov, 19:30
• Teenager arrested following M60 and M62 police chase and crashAn 18-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicleManchester Evening News · 14 Nov, 17:26

In this story: Greater Manchester Police · West Yorkshire Police · M62 · M60 · Swinton · Salford

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