A man has been arrested on suspicion of kidnap after a car was stolen with an elderly woman still sat in the passenger seat.
It comes after policereceived reports of a stolen vehicle near the Market Hall, in the Tameside town of Ashton-under-Lyne, at around 1pm this past Saturday (6 January).
According to Greater Manchester Police (GMP), the shocking incident occurred a after woman had left her vehicle and kept the engine running, so that it could remain warm whilst her 89-year-old mother was sat in the passenger seat waiting – but it was at this opportune moment when a man was reported to have got into the car.
The man then proceeded to drive the vehicle away from the scene, but with the elderly woman still in the passenger seat.
#ARREST | Man swiftly arrested following pursuit of a suspected stolen vehicle 🚗
Shortly after the incident had been reported, local officers in the Tameside area were quick to follow the vehicle, before officers from GMP’s Road Policing Unit then went on to pursue the car for a short period of time and eventually bring it to a safe stop.
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Thankfully, the elderly woman sustained no injuries during the distressing incident, and was safely reunited with her daughter a short time later.
Following the pursuit, GMP has confirmed that a 50-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of kidnap, theft of a motor vehicle, and dangerous driving.
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He currently remains in police custody.
Tameside man arrested on suspicion of kidnap after car stolen with elderly woman still in passenger seat / Credit: GMP
“This shows great work by the team in what could have been a really dangerous incident, which was managed well by the officers to ensure the vehicle was brought to a stop safely,” explained Chief Inspector Matt Jackson, of GMP’s Specialist Operation Branch.
“I’m pleased to hear that the elderly woman was safely reunited with her daughter.
“It must have been really terrifying for her to have been the passenger whilst the car was driven off by a stranger.”
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National Lottery hunts for Tameside player who’s not claimed £1m winnings
Daisy Jackson
The hunt is on to find a National Lottery player in Tameside who’s won £1m – and not claimed it.
The missing millionaire won the huge prize on a Lotto ticket bought on Wednesday 1 July, somewhere in the Borough of Tameside.
But with just two months to go until the prize expires, the player has still not come forward to claim their winnings.
The winning numbers in were 5, 8, 26, 33, 39, 42 and the Bonus Ball was 54.
Now, the National Lottery is renewing its search for the millionaire, calling for the mystery winner to cash in their prize before it expires at midnight on 28 December.
National Lottery Senior Winners’ Advisor Andy Carter has been out in Tameside ‘hunting’ for the missing millionaire, visiting everywhere from Portland Basin to Hartshead Pike.
Andy said: “I’ve searched high and low across Tameside for our missing millionaire, but I’ve had no luck.
National Lottery hunts for Tameside player who’s not claimed £1m winnings. Credit: Anthony Devlin/Assignments/Press Association
“With just two months left to claim this £1 million prize, now is the time for anyone who bought a Lotto ticket in Tameside for the 1 July draw to have another look.
“The winning ticket could be tucked away somewhere completely ordinary, while its owner has absolutely no idea they are a millionaire.
“We’d love to find the person we’ve been looking for and turn this search into a celebration. So, if you bought a ticket in the area, dig it out, check those numbers and help us find Tameside’s missing millionaire. It could be you.”
With all National Lottery draws, players have 180 days from the day of the draw to claim their prize if they have the winning ticket. Anyone who has any queries or who believes they have the winning ticket for any of the National Lottery draws within the 180-day deadline should call the National Lottery Line on 0333 234 5050 or email [email protected].
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Public urged to call the police if they see this wanted man
Daisy Jackson
Cheshire Police are appealing for the public’s help in tracing a wanted man with links to Macclesfield and Alsager.
Joshua Wyatt, 34, is wanted on recall to prison, and officers are urging anyone who has seen him or knows of his whereabouts to come forward.
Wyatt is described as being 183cm (6ft) tall and of medium build, with a bald head and blue eyes.
Police believe he has links to both Macclesfield and Alsager.
Anyone who sees Wyatt or has information about where he may be is asked to contact Cheshire Police on 101 or report information via the force’s website.
Information should be provided quoting reference number 26000809013.
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