Police say they found cannabis and a “large knife” after searching a car whose driver had failed to stop for them.

Officers had been on patrol in the Halliwell area on Thursday, June 6 when they came across the light grey Ford on Prince Street.

After the driver failed to stop they gave chase before eventually finding the car abandoned on Grey Street North, where they found it had false plates attached and illicit materials inside.

A Greater Manchester Police spokesperson said: "Whilst on patrol in Halliwell, officers from the Bolton North Neighbourhood Team noticed this vehicle on Prince Street.

“The vehicle failed to stop for officers and after a short pursuit the vehicle was found abandoned on Gray Street North.

“The vehicle was searched and inside the vehicle was a quantity of cannabis and a large knife.

“Enquiries also established that the vehicle was a clone and displaying false plates.

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“Enquiries are ongoing to establish the identity of the driver.”

An image supplied by police at the scene shows the abandoned car left on Grey Street North with a police car close behind.

Anyone with any further information or concerns can call police on 101.

Alternatively, witnesses can call independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.