THREE men are being questioned after police pursued a suspected stolen car through Farnworth.

Police say the red and silver coloured flat back van, stolen during a burglary at a house in Atherton, was located on Lucus Road, Farnworth at 1pm on Tuesday.

It is thought the van was fitted with a tracker. It was followed by police to St James Street where it collided with a parked Fiat Punto.

Police say a young child inside the car suffered minor injuries.

The three men were later arrested. They were due to be questioned in custody. The van was recovered.