TWO men were arrested after a pedestrian suffered serious injuries after a collision at a fun fair after a car was being chased by police.

Officers are appealing for information following the collision at a fun fair near Morris Street in Hindley at approximately 8.25pm on Saturday, October 7.

A silver Ford Focus was requested to stop by police on Wigan Road in Hindley and when it failed to do so a short pursuit ensued. The vehicle drove on to Cross Street and then Morris Street before entering a fun fair.

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The vehicle then collided with a member of the public, leaving her with serious injuries, although these are thankfully not believed to be life-threatening or life-changing.

The occupants of the vehicle did not remain at the scene.

A 19-year-old man and a 21-year-old man have since been arrested on suspicion of causing injury by dangerous driving. Both have been bailed pending further inquiries.

In-line with normal procedure, referrals have been made to GMP’s Professional Standards Branch and the Independent Office for Police Conduct.

Police are now appealing to anyone with relevant information or footage of the incident - including CCTV, mobile or dashcam - to report it.

You can make a report by calling 0161 856 8115 quoting incident number 3493 of October 7, 2023.

Alternatively you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.