Vehicle drives straight at officers during police pursuit

Image courtesy of GMP

Two men have been arrested following a police pursuit, during which a car driver 'drove directly at officers'.

Response and neighbourhood officers from the Ashton division initially pursued a vehicle (see picture above) after receiving a call from a member of the public regarding suspected drug dealing.

A post on the GMP Tameside North and East Facebook page added: "During the pursuit the offending vehicle drove directly at officers, serving and mounting the pavement, avoiding a head on collision.

"The vehicle was stopped and both the driver and passenger detained.

"Two males arrested for the following offences:

- Concerned in the supply of Drugs – class A

- Driving a motor vehicle dangerously

- Acquire/use/possess criminal property.

"We would like to thank the member of the public who came forward with the information and encourage anyone to report any suspicious activity they see."

You can do this either via 101 or online via the Greater Manchester Police website.

Alternatively, you can provide information anonymously via CrimeStoppers by calling, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

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