Officers have been involved in a high-speed pursuit of a Nissan Qashqai that reached speeds of up to 100mph on 30mph streets of Salford at around 10.30am today (28/07/26).

Officers from our Tactical Vehicle Intercept Unit observed a car being driven dangerously and erratically at high speeds and attempted to stop the vehicle. When the driver failed to stop, a pursuit began across Salford which continued for approximately 45 minutes.

Helicopters from the National Police Air Service were deployed to aid the pursuit, and a total of 10 police vehicles were involved. During the incident, the vehicle travelled along the East Lancashire Road, drove against the flow of traffic around several roundabouts and through an active underground supermarket car park during the daytime.

Minor damage was caused to a police vehicle when the driver reverse-rammed an unmarked police vehicle. One woman was injured when the suspect’s vehicle collided with her car. She was taken to hospital for treatment for minor injuries.

The pursuit ended after officers successfully deployed a stinger, bringing the vehicle to a stop. The driver, a 36-year-old man, was subsequently arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving, driving whilst disqualified, failing to stop. He remains in police custody for questioning.

An officer was also taken to hospital for treatment after suffering a hand injury when the stinger was dragged during the incident.

Police Sergeant Neil Molloy, of the Specialist Operations Team’s Tactical Vehicle Intercept Unit, said: “This level of driving is obviously extremely dangerous, and I’m thankful to report that no one was seriously hurt during this pursuit.

“The reckless actions of this man put members of the public at risk, and we’re incredibly lucky that no one suffered serious injuries as a result of his actions.

“Driving in this manner through built-up residential areas is completely unacceptable, and I am pleased that our officers acted swiftly and professionally to bring the incident to a safe conclusion, secure an arrest and seize the vehicle.”