Car abandoned and set on fire after police chase

A car was abandoned and set alight after reportedly being pursued by police.
The block of flats was evacuatedThe block of flats was evacuated
The block of flats was evacuated

Fire crews from Atherton were called to Thirlmere Avenue in Tyldesley at around 4.20am to reports of a vehicle fire.

The Volkswagen Touareg had been left in the road and was blazing by the time firefighters arrived.

A spokesman for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said the car had earlier been involved in a police chase after its occupants were involved in an unknown crime.