Two men charged after suspected assault and car robbery

Shortly before 7am, officers were called after reports that a man had been approached by two males whilst sitting in his vehicle on Derby Street.

The men have now been named as Jordan O’Reilly, 20, of Stand Lane, Radcliffe, who was charged with robbery, dangerous driving, disqualified driving, driving without insurance, two counts of assault by beating an emergency worker, and two counts of common assault on an emergency worker.

The second suspect, Koby Boateng, 30, of Market Street, Whitworth, has been charged with robbery and possession of cannabis.

It is alleged that the victim was assaulted before two men stole his car and made off from the scene, police say.

The pair were later spotted on Ringley Road, Bury (Image: Google Maps)

A stolen vehicle was subsequently detected by ANPR cameras on Ringley Road, Bury, at 7.50am and was later spotted by officers from Greater Manchester Police Special Operations Patrols Unit at 8.08am.

At approximately 8.11am, the vehicle collided with another vehicle, causing damage to both cars.

Officers believe that multiple vehicles may have been damaged by the offending vehicle during the incident and subsequent pursuit.

The pair were due for a first hearing at Manchester Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, July 2.