A man has been arrested after a horror multi-vehicle crash in Tonge Moor.

Ainsworth Lane was taped off on July 31 after a bad crash left a car on its side. It is understood that around six vehicles in total were damaged in the smash.

Officers say they spotted a car driving dangerously and initiated a pursuit. Shortly after, a crash took place on Ainsworth Lane. No one was injured.

A 41-year-old man has since been arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle. He has been bailed pending further enquiries.

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A police spokesperson said: “On July 31, we spotted a car driving dangerously and initiated a pursuit. A short time later, a minor road traffic collision took place on Ainsworth Lane in Bolton. No injuries were reported.

“A 41-year-old male driver was arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle. He has been bailed pending further enquiries.”

Footage obtained by The Bolton News shows an occupant of the vehicle with his feet on the ground and the vehicle on its side while a police officer attempts to break the front window open.

Local residents said the police helicopter was circling the area on the night, with the road taped off throughout the evening.

And they said that the road had been the scene of a number of crashes.

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A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said: “At approximately 10pm on Wednesday 31 July, two fire engines from Bolton Central and Bolton North fire stations and the Enhanced Rescue Unit from Leigh fire station attended a crash involving two vehicles and four parked cars on Ainsworth Lane, Bolton.

“Firefighters assisted one person out of a trapped vehicle before they were taken into care by North West Ambulance Service. Crews worked with Greater Manchester Police to make the area safe and were in attendance for 50 minutes.”

A local councillor said the council is working with police to address road concerns as a whole, especially on that road where concerns have been raised previously.

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Ward councillor Emily Mort said “enough is enough" when it comes to crashes on Bolton's roads.

She said: “Bad driving is endemic. The council is working with GMP to look at these issues across the borough.

“When it comes to terrible driving enough is enough.

“Speeding is never acceptable, particularly in a residential area near to two primary schools.”