A TikTok clip shows a “boy who stole a police car” as a “brave” officer is caught nearby

Police launched probe after a police car It turned out to be stolen viral video shared TikTok. In the video that went viral yesterday, it is alleged that someone was driving the police car.

The. On Sunday, April 14, 2024, a Greater Manchester Police car is shown holding the wheel of a car while an officer tackles a “dangerous driver” nearby.

An investigation is now underway. A video shared on TikTok shows a police officer driving a BMW 4×4 recklessly in Kirkholt, Rochdale.

Manchester Evening News reports that the vehicle could be seen reversing down the sidewalk, back onto the side street, over the curb, and back onto the road.

The caption of the video reads: “Local kids steal a police car.” In a statement this morning (Monday), a Greater Manchester Police spokesman confirmed the force was aware of the incident and a suspect may have been identified.

A spokesperson said: “We are aware that a video of a police vehicle being driven dangerously in Kirkholt over the weekend has been circulated online.

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“This happened after a police officer left the car to bravely arrest a 28-year-old man in a nearby shop. Someone got into the car and decided to behave in this way and we believe we have identified them for further action. .”

The vehicle was recovered by GMP a short time later near the scene. This was captured by police in Kirkholt when they arrested a driver on suspicion of dangerous driving, failing to stop for police and driving without a license and insurance.

They were also arrested on suspicion of possession of a bladed article, assaulting an emergency worker, criminal damage and breach of a court order. They are understood to be in custody this morning for questioning.

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