Police Chase in Bolton Ends in Two Crashes, Arrest
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Police Chase in Bolton Ends in Two Crashes, Arrest
- A police pursuit in Bolton on September 2, 2026, resulted in two crashes, including one involving a member of the public's car, and the subsequent arrest of a suspect.
- The incident unfolded in the Kearsley and A666 area when a vehicle failed to stop for officers responding to reports of dangerous driving.
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BOLTON, UK – A police chase through Bolton on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, concluded with two separate collisions and the apprehension of a male suspect. The pursuit began after officers, responding to reports of dangerous driving, attempted to stop a vehicle that failed to comply.
During the chase, a police vehicle was involved in a crash while attempting to stop the fleeing car. The suspect’s vehicle then collided with a car belonging to a member of the public on Stoneclough Road in Kearsley. Following this second crash, the driver exited the vehicle and attempted to flee on foot, but was subsequently detained by officers.
Both vehicles involved in the collision on Stoneclough Road sustained significant damage to their front ends, with airbags deploying in both cars. One of the damaged vehicles was left on the pavement.
The Greater Manchester Police confirmed the man was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving, driving without a license or insurance, and failing to stop. The incident temporarily brought traffic to a standstill on the southbound A666 at the Kearsley roundabout. Despite the collisions, Stoneclough Road remained open, and traffic was observed moving through the area without major delays.