Man arrested after car chase in Great Lever, Bolton

A silver Ford Fiesta was stole yesterday evening by way of robbery - meaning that force or threats were used by the alleged offender to obtain the vehicle.

Following a police chase, a man has been arrested and is now in custody.

Ford fiesta stolen by means of Robbery earlier tonight was pursued by #XT18 in Great Lever. On being abandoned on Rupert St the occupants were detained and 1 x arrested by the officer on suspicion of Robbery. Car recovered for forensic exam. Male on way to custody pic.twitter.com/8j8MV3gkK3

— GMP Traffic (@gmptraffic) June 15, 2021

A Greater Manchester Police Traffic spokesperson said: "A Ford Fiesta stolen by means of robbery on June 15 was pursued by officers in Great Lever, Bolton.

"On being abandoned on Rupert Street, the occupants were detained and one man was arrested by the officer on suspicion of robbery."

The car has since been recovered for forensic examinations.

Moments later, while traffic officers were awaiting for a recovery vehicle to collect the Ford Fiesta, officers blocked a black VolksWagen Passat, which officers say has been pursued three times in as many weeks by the force.

while awaiting recovery for the Fiesta #XT18 was able to block this VW Passat in on Rupert St. Pursued 3 times in as many weeks by the same officer. "New Keeper" according to the driver however this one doesnt have insurance or a licence either. Car seized and driver reported pic.twitter.com/72su1HpiuY

— GMP Traffic (@gmptraffic) June 15, 2021

The driver said he was a "new keeper" of the vehicle, however, he was found to be driving without insurance or a license.

The vehicle was subsequently seized and the driver reported.

Greater Manchester Police has been contacted for more information.