Two men have been arrested after a harrowing police chase involving a car carrying a...

Published: 4:36 am May 15, 2024
Updated: 11:51 am October 8, 2025
Child, 3, in Car Driven at 150mph to Escape Police

Two men have been arrested after a harrowing police chase involving a car carrying a three-year-old child and a dog, reaching speeds of up to 150mph. The pursuit culminated in a crash into a lamp post in Bentley Street, Rochdale, leaving authorities shocked and alarmed by the reckless endangerment of lives.

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) reported that the Audi A3, with the child and dog onboard, crashed at 7.10pm after a dramatic chase that began on Bury New Road, Heywood. Lasting 13 minutes, the pursuit wound through Rochdale, toward Whitworth, and back to Rochdale before the fateful collision.

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