Police officer seriously injured after 'stolen car' chase ends in head-on crash

A 21-year-old man was arrested

A traffic officer and another driver were rushed to hospital following a head-on crash after a high-speed chase.

Greater Manchester Police says the driver of a suspected stolen car ran a series of red lights and reached speeds of up to 110mph in the moments before the collision.

Officers were called out to reports of a car being stolen from Lancashire Hill, in Stockport, at around 3.30am this morning (April 22).

According to GMP, officers from the Roads Policing Unit engaged in a high-speed pursuit around 10 minutes later.

Police say at around 3.55am, the suspected stolen car crashed into a GMP vehicle which was travelling in the opposite direction on Hyde Road, in Gorton.

The police officer, who had been responding to the incident, suffered serious injuries to his arms and legs.

A 21-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of driving with excess alcohol, drug driving and taking a vehicle without consent.

He remains in custody for questioning this morning. Several roads in the area were closed as a result of the incident.

Chief Inspector Michael Parker, of GMP's Roads Policing Unit, said: "Our drivers are highly qualified and undertake regular and rigorous training.

"However, this incident shows the dangers they face each and every day to keep our roads safe.

"We constantly patrol the road network to catch those who are intent on breaking the law, whether that be dangerous driving, driving under the influence or having no insurance."

An investigation is underway and footage from the scene is being reviewed.

Anyone who saw the incident or has dashcam or doorbell footage is asked to call police on 101, quoting incident number 292 of April 22, 2025.

Details can also be passed on anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.