Driver arrested after police pursuit in Halliwell during patrol

Greater Manchester Police said officers from the Bolton North Neighbourhood Team were on patrol on Faraday Drive on Wednesday (August 5) when they spotted the vehicle.

In a social media post, GMP said: “The driver failed to stop for officers and then decamped from the vehicle after a short pursuit.

“The driver tried to run away, but unfortunately for him, wasn’t quick enough and was detained after a foot pursuit.”

Enquiries established that the driver did not have insurance or a substantive driving licence.

The driver was subsequently arrested for offences of failing to stop, driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence and driving without the relevant insurance.

In June, The Bolton News joined police on the ground during a Bolton traffic operation carried out as part of Neighbourhood Policing Week.

Spotters were deployed to identify offences such as not wearing a seatbelt or misusing a mobile phone while driving.

A speed gun and breathalysers were also on hand to catch speeding and driving over the legal alcohol limit.

In just over half an hour, officers had stopped between 15 and 20 vehicles and issued 10 tickets.

Sgt Cooper stressed the importance of regular traffic operations, supported by councillors and the wider community.