Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Tuesday 25th March 2025, at 18:45hrs
A dramatic pursuit in Derker last night (Monday, March 24th) saw a suspected criminal ram a police car in a desperate attempt to escape, only to be apprehended shortly after abandoning the vehicle.
The incident occurred during a patrol by officers from the recently launched Operation Vulcan initiative.
An unmarked police car, observing suspicious activity, attempted to pull over a vehicle when the driver rammed the police vehicle and fled the scene on foot.
Despite the attempt to evade capture, officers quickly detained one of the individuals involved.
Following the arrest, police recovered drugs, a baseball bat, and a machete sheath from the abandoned vehicle.
An 18-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon, possession of class B drugs, driving without a license, and driving without insurance.
Enquiries are ongoing to identify and locate the remaining individuals involved.
This incident marks another successful operation for Operation Vulcan, which has been actively targeting criminal activity in the Derker area for the past three weeks.
Since its launch, the operation has resulted in 22 arrests, the seizure of 13 vehicles used in criminal or anti-social behaviour, the recovery of 5 weapons, and the confiscation of substantial quantities of drugs.
Inspector Dan Cullum from Operation Vulcan emphasized the operation’s impact, stating,
“Our team have only been in the community for three weeks, and already we’re seeing significant results, and we hope residents are already feeling a positive difference.
This latest arrest is a prime example of the work we are doing.
Our officers were alerted to the car and the occupant acting suspiciously, when he saw officers, the car tried to evade us. Now we know why, we were able to seize the uninsured car, the drugs, and the baseball bat which we found inside, and arrest the driver.”
He further added, “We know that the criminals aren’t used to seeing us in and around the area yet, but our message is clear; anyone who is intent in harming on the community will be dealt with robustly.
We hope that news of arrests like this will reassure the community that we are out, day and night, to target criminals.”
Inspector Cullum urged residents to continue providing information, stating,
“We ask that the community keep talking to us, keep reporting their concerns, and see that we are acting on their intelligence.
Every bit of information, no matter how small, contributes to our operation. We cannot secure results like this without the support of the local community, their support in reporting intelligence to us means we can play a part in making our neighbourhoods safer.
I urge the public to keep sharing information about criminal activities or expressing their concerns through contacting us directly via our 24/7 Live Chat function, speaking to your local neighbourhood officer or anonymously through Crimestoppers.”
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Greater Manchester Police via their Live Chat function, speak to their local neighbourhood officer, or report anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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