Teen arrested after Wythenshawe motorbike smash

A teenager was arrested in Wythenshawe yesterday after he crashed a motorbike. The 18-year-old was arrested on the suspicion of handling stolen goods.

He crashed on Firbank Road, which is the site of two high schools, St Paul’s and Piper Hill.

Unconfirmed reports in the area from residents suggested that an air ambulance landed at one of the schools nearby. Now, police have confirmed that cops attended, along with other emergency workers.

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The statement from GMP released today (September 21) also has confirmed that the 18-year-old motorbike rider was arrested after the incident. It said: “On Tuesday 20 September 2022 at around 12:15pm we were called to a road traffic collision on Firbank Road, Manchester involving a motorbike.

“Emergency services responded to the scene where an 18-year-old man was taken to hospital for treatment to his injuries which are thought not to be life threatening. The man was later arrested on suspicion of handling stolen goods with an investigation ongoing.”

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