CCTV appeal after stolen Volkswagen smashes into cars

Police are appealing for the public's help after a stolen car crashed into two vehicles on a Bolton street.

The crash happened on Park Road in Westhoughton at around 11.35am on Sunday (February 27).

One man was arrested by police thanks to 'quick actions' from members of the public which kept him at the scene.

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According to police, the black Volkswagen Tiguan was seen speeding around the area before crashing into a parked car and another car travelling on Park Road.

Police are appealing for dash cam or CCTV footage.

GMP Bolton West said: "Police are appealing for dash cam or CCTV footage after a stolen vehicle crashed on Park Road, Westhoughton at around 11.35am on Sunday 27th February 2022.

"The vehicle being a black Volkswagen Tiguan. This vehicle has been driving at speed around Westhoughton around this time, before crashing into a parked car and another car travelling on Park Road.

"Thanks to quick actions from members of the public, one male was detained at the scene and was arrested by police."

Anyone with information should contact Greater Manchester Police on 17098@gmp.police.uk or quote log 1292-27022022 and contact by calling 101 or using GMP live chat.

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