Moment masked trio's escape from police on 'stolen' moped comes to a premature end

A police camera captured the moment officers chased a suspected stolen moped with three riders on through Wigan - before the vehicle toppled over and two suspects were arrested.

The footage was captured in the Lowton area last night (Tuesday) at around 10.35pm. Police said the bike was first spotted by officers on patrol with 'three riders on board'.

The driver failed to stop for officers so the police vehicle gave chase. The footage showed the moped riding along Plank Lane before it came to a stop on Crankwood Road.

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The bike then toppled over with the three males falling onto the ground. Police said 'after becoming detached from their chariot', two of the suspects, who all appeared to be wearing masks or face coverings. were arrested.

This morning, they remained in custody for questioning. The moped, which was suspected to be stolen, was seized.

GMP Traffic posted the clip on X, formerly known as Twitter, this morning. An officer wrote: "This Moped was sighted by #RPTF patrols in Lowton with 3 riders on board when it then failed to stop.

"After becoming detached from their chariot, 2 of the 3 offenders were arrested by our officers and remain in custody awaiting interview.

"Vehicle seized! Suspected stolen."

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