BMW Fails to Stop for Cops, Crashes into Building in Heywood

A high-speed drama unfolded on Rochdale Road East, Heywood, late on Sunday night as a BMW refused to stop for police at around 11.45pm on 20 March 2022.

Short Pursuit Ends in Crash

The chase was brief but intense. The BMW lost control and smashed into a building on the same road. Two men, aged 27 and 18, were injured in the crash.

Victims in Serious Condition

Police officers initially treated both men at the scene before paramedics arrived. The pair remain in serious condition in hospital.

Police Probe Under Independent Review

The Independent Office for Police Conduct has been called in to review the incident. GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit is urging anyone with information or dashcam footage to come forward.

  • Call 0161 856 4741 quoting incident log 3178 of 20/03/22
  • Report online or use LiveChat at www.gmp.police.uk
  • Can’t report online? Call 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111

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