Four arrested as stolen car wrecked after being ploughed into lamppost

The Volkswagen Scirocco crashed in Heywood before four occupants ran off from the scene

The Volkswagen Scirocco was ploughed into a lamppost before four occupants ran off from the scene

A stolen car was wrecked in a major crash in Heywood on Sunday (January 29). The white Volkswagen Scirocco lost control and ploughed into a lamppost by the driver on Manchester road (A6045) before four occupants quickly fled on foot.

Police who attended the scene later tacked down the four suspects and arrested them on suspicion of burglary. They currently remain in police custody to be questioned.

The vehicle has since been recovered from the scene and will be examined by forensics officers as part of an ongoing investigation into the matter.

Greater Manchester Police tweeted: "The VW Scirocco was stolen from Bury, it would crash in Heywood and the occupants flee the scene.

"On the arrival of RPTF units. All four were arrested by the Task Force on suspicion of Burglary and remain in custody whilst enquries are ongoing. Car has been recovered for CSI exam."

Workmen at the scene of the crash Credit: Jan Todd