TWO men have been released after a large amount of drugs and money were found after a car crashed into a telephone box following a pursuit.
Patrol officers spotted two men in a silver Ford Mondeo acting suspiciously on Westbourne Avenue in Leigh last Wednesday shortly before 10.30am.
They followed the car and requested for it to stop – but the driver sped up leading to a short pursuit.
The car then came to a stop on Kirkhall Lane where both the driver and the passenger attempted to make off on foot.
The car then crashed into a telephone box.
One of the men attempted to get out of the vehicle before the car had stopped moving and received injuries as a result.
Upon search of the vehicle officers found a large amount of drugs and cash.
It is also believed that the car was stolen.
Two men were arrested on suspicion of a number of offences including suspicion of possession with intent to supply class A drugs and dangerous driving.
A 20-year-old man, who was arrested at the scene, has been bailed under investigation.
A 19-year-old man that was handcuffed near Atherleigh Way, has been released under investigation.
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Kirkhall Lane, between Westbourne Avenue and Holt Street, was closed off after the incident.
If you have any information contact police on 0161 856 7129, alternatively call 101 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
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