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Armed police shot a motorist attempting to evade a traffic stop on Bury New Road in Whitefield, Bury, at approximately 3pm on Friday. The driver was hospitalised with a non-life-threatening arm injury, and no police officers were injured during the incident, which is under investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct.
Investigations are ongoing following the incident, which has been referred to the Independent Office for Police Conduct as per standard procedure. A 20-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of involvement in the supply of class A drugs, with police maintaining a visible presence in the local area to address community concerns.
Greater Manchester Police confirmed that the incident has been referred to the Independent Office for Police Conduct ‘as per standard procedure’. Detective Superintendent Joe Harrop reassured the community, stating that increased police presence in the area aims to address concerns and assist residents during ongoing investigations.
What remains unclear — It is not specified why the driver attempted to evade police or the specific circumstances leading to the traffic stop.
Man shot by police after car allegedly driven at officers during pursuit
Armed police shot a motorist who ‘drove directly at them’ while trying to ‘get away’ from a traffic stop.
Officers from Greater Manchester Police (GMP) tried to pull the vehicle over on Bury New Road in Whitefield, Bury, at 3pm on Friday.
Police said ‘the car failed to stop and drove directly at our officers to get away’.
A GMP firearms officer then shot the driver.
The driver was taken to hospital for an injury to his arm, which has been described as neither life threatening nor life changing.
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No police officers were injured in the incident and investigations are ongoing, police said.
GMP said the incident has been referred to the Independent Office for Police Conduct ‘as per standard procedure’.
A 20-year-old white British man has been arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of class A drugs.
Detective Superintendent Joe Harrop said: ‘We know people in the area will be concerned by what has happened and the visible increase in police officers in the local area as our investigations continue.
‘Thankfully no members of the wider public, or officers were harmed in the incident this afternoon and we thank people for their patience while we remain at the scene.
‘Should anyone have any concerns, please speak with our officers who are out in the local area, they are there to listen and assist where possible.’