A BMW failed to stop for police on Rochdale Road East, Heywood, at around 11:45pm on Sunday, 20 March 2022. A brief police chase ended when the car crashed into a building on 1 Road East.

Two Men Critically Injured in High-Speed Crash

Two men, aged 27 and 18, were treated at the scene by police and paramedics. Both remain in serious condition in hospital following the crash.

Police Probe Now in Independent Hands

The incident has been passed to the Independent Office for Police Conduct for investigation.

Police Appeal for Witnesses and Dashcam Footage

Police are urging anyone with information or dashcam footage to come forward. Contact GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit at 0161 856 4741 quoting incident log 3178 of 20/03/22.

Information can also be reported online or via LiveChat at www.gmp.police.uk. Alternatively, call 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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