Teen boys arrested after stolen van crashes into bus in Tyldesley
Teen boys arrested after stolen van crashes into Tyldesley bus

Two teenage boys have been arrested after a stolen van crashed into a bus in Tyldesley, following a police pursuit.

Officers were called to reports of a motor theft in the Wigan area at around 10pm on Wednesday (October 28). Police then spotted the stolen vehicle, which led to a chase.

Collision on Elliot Street

The pursuit ended on Elliot Street, where the van was involved in a collision at around 10.35pm. The vehicle crashed into a Bee Network Bus on the main road, according to the M.E.N. No injuries have been reported.

A 17-year-old boy was arrested shortly after on suspicion of dangerous driving and theft of a motor vehicle. Another boy, aged 16, was arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle.

Investigation ongoing

Both have been bailed pending further enquiries.

An investigation remains ongoing to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident.