POLICE cars were rammed by a driver who drove at more than double the speed limit in a pursuit across Warrington.

At around 2.45am, in the early hours of this morning, Thursday, officers from Cheshire Police attempted to stop a blue BMW which contravened a ‘no entry’ sign on Bridge Street.

The driver failed to stop for officers and made off at speed, before being pursued around the town centre, travelling on roads including Wilderspool Causeway, Mersey Street, Lythgoes Lane, Lovely Lane and Orford Road.

During the pursuit, the vehicle rammed two police cars and reached speeds of up to 70mph in 30mph zones.

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The car was subsequently stung on Lovely Lane, however the driver continued and made off, leaving Warrington and travelling into the Leigh area.

Police eventually brought the chase to an end on Devon Street in the Greater Manchester town, where the driver attempted to make off on foot, but was quickly arrested by officers.

A 27-year-old man from Tyldesley has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving, failing to stop for officers, drug driving, and possession of cannabis. He remains in custody at this time.

Following the arrests, Chief Inspector John Forshaw said: “This was a great example of teamwork from different units across the force.

“Each were pivotal in securing the arrest of the individual, who clearly showed no regard for the safety of members of the public.

“This pursuit crossed into two separate police force areas, however, thanks to our officers working together, a stinger device was successfully deployed to deflate the vehicle's tyres.

“This reduced the speed and risk to others, helping to enable us to bring their dangerous behaviour to an end.

“This should serve as an example that if you try and commit crime in Cheshire, we will find you, and you will be arrested for your actions.”