Neighbours in south Manchester were woken up by a high-speed police chase in the early hours of this morning. Residents in Chorlton and Whalley Range reported seeing a police helicopter and cop cars around 3.30am.
It comes as officers were tracking down a car in the area which had failed to stop for police after being seen driven with no lights on, with a police helicopter above assisting with the pursuit. The Manchester Evening News understands that as the car was being chased by officers, objects which were believed to be drugs were seen being thrown out of the vehicle.
Greater Manchester Police says the occupants got out of the car, but were eventually found by officers. After drugs were found close nearby, all three were arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply.
