Audi driver chased by police before jumping through back gardens

An Audi driver was chased by police before jumping through back gardens in Rochdale. Officers were following the driver through Kirkholt on Saturday (February 10).

The driver then dumped the car and was found trying to flee by jumping into back gardens in the area. He was arrested and taken into custody.

The suspect was later charged with failing to stop, driving without insurance and possession of Class A drugs, police said. Greater Manchester Police said it was 'just one of the many incidents' that local police teams deal with every day.

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A post shared by GMP Rochdale said: "On Saturday 10th February 2024, Officers from the Kirkholt and Castleton Neighbourhood Team charged a male with Failing to stop, driving without insurance and possession of Class A drugs.

"This was following a pursuit in the Kirkholt area where the driver abandoned the vehicle and was located trying to flee through back gardens. He now has a date with the court.

"This is just one example of the many incidents that the Kirkholt and Castleton Neighbourhood Team deal with on a daily basis. Whether this is through finding work or responding to incidents."

If you have any information or intelligence that may assist and support the Neighbourhood Teams in reducing crime and anti-social behaviour in your community you can contact the Police on 101 or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800555111