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Two Arrested After 120mph Police Chase of Stolen Audi From Leeds to Greater Manchester

Police credit coordinated ground‑plus‑air tracking for a safe end to the pursuit.

Overview

  • An Audi SQ7 reported stolen from Leeds in the early hours entered Greater Manchester around dawn.
  • GMP covertly followed the vehicle along the M62 onto the M60 before a pursuit on the East Lancashire Road with speeds exceeding 120mph.
  • The suspects decamped on Milk Street in Tyldesley and were apprehended with support from the National Police Air Service.
  • The 18-year-old driver was arrested on suspicion of burglary, dangerous driving, failing to stop, and having no insurance, while the 20-year-old passenger was held on suspicion of burglary.
  • Both men remain in custody as inquiries continue, and police have released dash-cam and helicopter footage of the incident.