A woman has been arrested in Manchester after she drove her car onto the tram tracks in the early hours of this morning.
Greater Manchester Police said that they found a vehicle stuck underneath Great Ancoats Street.
The tunnel that runs beneath the busy road in the city centre is designated for trams passing between Piccadilly and New Islington.
Officers said that it turned out the woman had been drinking, and followed her sat nav rather than the rules of the road.
She has been taken into custody for drink driving.
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The woman drove her car onto tram tracks and got stuck beneath Great Ancoats Street. Credit: Google Maps
A post from GMP’s city centre account, posted at 3.44am on Sunday morning, said: “All aboard the Jager Train – A female’s driven onto the tram tracks & got her car stuck under Great Ancoats Street.
“Turns out she’d had too many drinks & followed her sat nav.
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“Now in custody for drink driving, but didn’t think she should be in a cell, as she’s not a prisoner!”
It was a busy weekend for the force in Manchester, with GMP earlier revealing that one of their police cars had been smashed while officers were briefing for Manchester Pride.
They said: “It’s been a really busy weekend for us, but whilst our night patrols were briefing for #Pride, someone decided to smash up our police car.
“That’s one less vehicle to respond to emergencies, not just tonight, but until it’s repaired. #CarDown”
Another man who was acting suspiciously was pulled over – and it turned out he had a car full of drugs and firearms.
He is now also in custody for possession with intent to supply and possession of a firearm.
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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.
Daisy Jackson -
29th August 2022 
