A man has been charged with burglary and dangerous driving following a pursuit around Edgeley and Stockport.

Police had been patrolling around Stockport when they spotted a vehicle that matched a description given by officers investigating a burglary.

As police approached the vehicle, it 'made off at high speed' - specially trained police drivers followed in pursuit.

The vehicle reached speeds of around 90mph before officers managed to bring the vehicle to a stop as it attempted a turn.

A 15- and an 18-year-old were arrested on the spot.

Officers searched the car and found mole grips, balaclavas and gloves, which they believed would have been used to commit further burglaries in the area.

The 18-year-old - Liam Lloyd of Cheadle Old Road, Edgeley - has since been charged with: dangerous driving; driving while disqualified; driving while uninsured; burglary; two counts of attempted burglary; four counts of theft if a motor vehicle; possession of a class B drug.

The 15-year old - who cannot be named for legal reasons - has been released on bail pending further investigation.

The 18-year-old is appearing at Stockport Magistrates' Court today (Monday 3 March).

No members of the public were injured in the pursuit, although two officers in a police car sustained minor injuries as they brought the suspect's vehicle to a stop.

Inspector Danny Kabal from Greater Manchester Police said: "Once officers had sighted a suspected stolen Ford Fiesta, the driver decided to make off at high speeds in an attempt to evade capture.

"During the pursuit, there was a total disregard for the lives of innocent members of the public as the driver attempted to turn the vehicle the wrong way along the A34 bypass in Cheadle. 

"Upon seeing this risk, specially trained officers quickly reacted and did not hesitate to put themselves in danger to protect the public, they were able to tactically stop the vehicle before arresting the driver and passenger of the vehicle.

"Thankfully, no members of the public were injured, but without the quick-thinking actions of the officers, this could've ended very differently.

"I'd like to use this as an opportunity to warn those individuals who think that they can drive in a dangerous and irresponsible manner, that we will use all resources available to stop and arrest you.

"Two of our officers have suffered minor injuries today which highlights the danger officers place themselves in day in, day out to protect the public from reckless actions like this.

"We would like to thank the public for their support and patience as the road was closed for a short amount of time."

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