Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Friday 31st January 2025, at 12:40hrs
Officers used batons and elbows in attempt to smash car window
A man from Accrington has been charged with various offences following an incident in Bolton.
A video circulating online shows police officers with their batons attempting to smash the window of a ford fiesta with officers screaming for the driver to open the door.
In an update posted today, Greater Manchester Police said:
“Twana Ali (01/01/1995) of Canal Street, Church in Accrington, has been charged with possession of class B and C drugs (cannabis and nitrous oxide), dangerous driving, driving without insurance, driving without a licence and failing to stop for an officer.
He has been remanded into custody before his next court appearance at Manchester Magistrates Court today (Friday 31 January 2025).
The charges relate to an incident where our officers were made aware of a man driving dangerously on Derby Street in Bolton at around 2pm on Wednesday 29 January 2025.
Chief Inspector Chris Boyd, from our Bolton District, said: “GMP, alongside partners, is committed to ensuring everyone can travel safely.
“We run regular roadside operations to detect a range of driving offences, prosecute individuals where necessary and raise awareness of how we can all be safer on the roads.”
“To report a dangerous or irresponsible driver, call 101 or 999 in an emergency. You can also submit dash or cycle cam footage through an online portal on our website.”
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