Carnage after stolen car smashes into wall

This was the dramatic scene following an early hours crash involving a suspected stolen car in Wigan.
By The Newsroom
Published 23rd Mar 2017, 08:47 BST
Updated 24th Mar 2017, 10:44 BST
The smashed up Vauxhall Corsa on Whelley after the early hours crash near the junction with Cumberland StreetThe smashed up Vauxhall Corsa on Whelley after the early hours crash near the junction with Cumberland Street
The smashed up Vauxhall Corsa on Whelley after the early hours crash near the junction with Cumberland Street

Residents were woken by the sound of squealing brakes and a loud bang as the black Vauxhall Corsa careered out of control on the main road in Whelley and crashed through a wall and fence.

It came to rest on a verge near Whelley’s junction with Cumberland Street and two men were seen fleeing on foot. At least one appeared to have been injured.

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Wigan Observer reader Will Jones took pictures of the wreckage, remarking that the parcel shelf was on the ground as if the occupants had time to empty the boot before fleeing, and that there was no ignition damage.

A police spokeswoman confirmed that officers had responded to reports of a collision on Whelley at around 2.05am on Sunday and that witnesses had seen two men running away from the badly damaged vehicle.

She added that a 42-year-old man had subsequently been arrested on suspicion of the theft of a motor vehicle and was still undergoing questioning.

At least one other suspect remains at large.

Officers ask that anyone who witnessed the collision or has any more details about it to contact them on 101 quoting crime reference number 274 of March 19 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.

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