Officers followed a car that was being ‘driven dangerously’ before the collision
Police taped off the area(Image: ASP)
A man was left with serious injuries after being hit by a car following a short pursuit by police in Oldham on Tuesday evening (July 7).
Officers in Oldham had been made aware of a car being driven dangerously shortly before 7pm. The car involved then passed a police car ‘at speed’, Greater Manchester Police said.
A witness described how the police vehicle then ‘spun around’ to follow them and engaged in a short pursuit. It’s understood that within a matter of seconds, a pedestrian had then been knocked down.
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The pedestrian, a man, was left with serious injuries along Park Road in the Glodwick area. He was rushed to hospital from the scene.
Officers followed a car that was being ‘driven dangerously’ before the collision(Image: ASP)
A man was later arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving. Pictures from the scene on Tuesday showed a heavy police presence in attendance along with ambulances.
Park Road was cordoned off amid investigations into the collision, with multiple traffic officers also in attendance. It was closed off between Landseer Street and Alexandra Street.
Officers conducting investigations at the scene(Image: ASP)
A force spokesperson said: “Shortly before 7pm this evening, officers in the Oldham area were made aware of a vehicle driving in dangerous manner, with the vehicle soon after passing a police car at speed.
“Shortly after, a collision occurred between the vehicle and a pedestrian, leaving the pedestrian with serious injuries on Park Road. He has been taken to hospital for treatment. A man has now been arrested for causing serious injury by dangerous driving.”