Dashcam footage of moment driver in 'stolen car' attempts to go wrong way around roundabout in police chase

Dashcam footage revealed the moment a driver verged onto the wrong side of the road and attempted to go the wrong way round a roundabout during a police chase on Wednesday (June 5).

Police followed the driver, who was in a stolen car, through Middleton and along Manchester New Road as they attempted to bring the car to a stop.

Horror pictures show the person behind the wheel crossing onto the wrong side of the road, driving down the hard shoulder and even attempting to go the wrong way around a roundabout in a desperate bid to evade officers.

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Further details about the incident are not known, but traffic police shared a further image of the moment the offending driver was eventually brought to a stop.

Sharing images from dashcam footage online, GMP Traffic wrote: "The beginning, middle and end of a lengthy pursuit which took place today, involving this stolen car.

"The thieves tried ALL sorts of dirty and downright dangerous tactics to get away, but were foiled at every turn by the skills of the Police drivers and other supporting colleagues."

Greater Manchester Police have been approached for further details on the incident.