Man critical after crashing moped while being chased by police in Wigan

A man in his 20s is “fighting for his life” in hospital after crashing while being pursued by police in Wigan.
The man came off the bike on Shuttle Street in TyldesleyThe man came off the bike on Shuttle Street in Tyldesley
The man came off the bike on Shuttle Street in Tyldesley

Officers riding off-road bikes chased the man who was on an off-road moped after he failed to stop shortly before 4.45pm on Sunday, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said.

The man came off the bike on Shuttle Street in Tyldesley and was taken to hospital in a critical condition, the force added.

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Police were taking part in an anti-social behaviour operation at the time.

The incident has been referred to the Independent Office for Police Conduct, GMP said.

Pc John Cavanagh, from GMP’s serious investigation collision unit, said: “Our thoughts are with the man’s family who are understandably distressed whilst he fights for his life in hospital.

“A cordon is currently in place at the scene and we have referred the incident to the IOPC due to the police contact in the moments before this incident.

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“We will do all we can to support any subsequent investigation.”

Anyone with information can report it online or by using GMP’s LiveChat service online at www.gmp.police.uk quoting incident number 2138 of 06/06/2021.

Alternatively, people can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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