A police helicopter was filmed hovering above Hattersley as police chased a suspected car thief.
The force chopper shone a spotlight on the fleeing car driver as they attempted to outrun a police patrol.
Eventually, the car was abandoned in Ashby Gardens near the Hare Hill pub and the suspected thief ran off on foot.
Police are still searching the scene.
Cannabis farm dismantled after police visit
Police discovered a cannabis farm at an address in Hattersley.
Fire crews attended 270 bonfire night incidents as anti-social behaviour spiked
Fire crews attended 270 incidents across Greater Manchester, as anti-social behaviour erupted on bonfire night.
Fly-tippers are putting boats at risk on the canal
Campaigners have warned that fly-tipping in Tameside’s canals is bringing boats to a halt.
GREATER MANCHESTER: All the key developments planned for Greater Manchester this week
A huge new onshore wind farm, a hospital transformation and a large housing estate are the most significant plans tabled with councils across Greater Manchester this week.
