A 21-year-old woman has been arrested after a car smashed into the front of a Bolton business.

Police were called at around 10pm last night (July 29) to Fire Press on Lee Lane in Horwich following reports of a collision.

The woman was arrested on suspicion of possession of a controlled drug.

Officers say that the investigation remains ongoing.

A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said: “At around 10pm last night (July 29, 2023) on Lee Lane in Horwich, Bolton officers were called to reports of a road traffic collision.

“A 21-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of possession of a controlled drug.

“The investigation is ongoing.”

The Bolton News:

Firefighters from Horwich were also on the scene, along with the technical rescue unit from Ashton.

Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service's (GMFRS) say that two women were out of the car prior to their arrival.

A spokesperson for the firs service said: “At around 10pm on Saturday July 29, fire crews were called to reports of a road traffic collision on Lee Lane, Horwich.

“A fire engine from Horwich and the technical rescue unit from Ashton quickly attended the incident, which involved a car colliding with the front of a shop.

“Two women were out of the car prior to crews’ arrival.

"Firefighters helped make the area safe before handing the scene over to Greater Manchester Police.

“GMFRS crews were in attendance for about two hours.”

The front of the shop has been completely damaged and is currently taped off.

Pictures show the smashed glass, with the car inside and destroyed stock.

The shop remains closed until further notice, although customers can still access the website (www.fire-press.co.uk).

Owner Naomi Davis of the graphic design shop says she is devasted after only opening almost a year ago.

Ms Davis said that at the time the store was closed and that it's 'lucky no one was hurt'.

She added: “The pub across the road called me and said, ‘Someone has driven into the front of your shop’.

“I got there and saw the car fully in the shop and I got a bit upset because I haven’t even been open a year.

“I had just finished setting it all up and now I have got to redo it all over again.”

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