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Suspected burglars caught after darting for freedom following pursuit and collision in Wigan

At around 9:30am Tuesday 14 January 2024 officers received reports of a suspected stolen car which was taken from a property on Northumberland Street in Aspull in the early hours.

Travelling at speed it resulted in a road traffic collision on Wigan Road in Standish. Thankfully, no serious injuries were suffered by members of the public.

Following a short pursuit, supported by the National Police Air Service (NPAS) and officers from our Commercial Vehicle Unit and Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU), three teenagers, two aged 18 and the other 17 were arrested on suspicion of burglary and remain in custody for questioning at this time.

Further enquiries by local officers in the Neighbourhood Crime Team have uncovered that they may be linked to other burglaries.

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