'Prolific burglars' arrested after high-speed police chase

A pair of 'prolific burglars' have been arrested after a high-speed police chase.

Officers said the two men were wanted in connection with a spate of burglaries across Greater Manchester. Yesterday evening (Monday), police received reports of a burglary at a home in Blackley, during which three vehicles were stolen.

Within twelve hours, one of the cars - a black BMW 1 Series - had been fitted with false plates and was back on the roads. Earlier today, police detected the vehicle with the use of ANPR cameras.

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As the BMW travelled along Ripponden Road in Oldham, near to the border of Greater Manchester and West Yorkshire, officers lay in wait. A short chase followed, in which the vehicles reached speeds of 100mph before police used a stinger to deflate all four of the BMW's tyres.

Two men, who were inside the car, attempted to flee on foot across moorland in Saddleworth but were chased by officers.

The men, aged 22 and 19, were arrested on suspicion of burglary, dangerous driving, possession of controlled drugs and failing to stop for police. A large quantity of cash and drugs were recovered from inside the BMW.

Sergeant Paul Lockett, of Greater Manchester Police’s Tactical Vehicle Intercept Unit (TVIU), said: “Our unit patrol the roads of Greater Manchester in marked and unmarked cars day and night, working with other teams across GMP to target those suspected of being involved in a wide range of crime with particular focus on burglary, robbery and vehicle crime.

“Across Greater Manchester, and beyond, officers proactively seek criminals and also act on intelligence from members of the public to drive down crime.

“We remain