Two arrested following pursuit after reports of attempted robbery

Two men who led police on a pursuit across three different police force areas have been arrested.

Shortly before 2.45pm on Thursday 18 July, Cheshire Police were called to reports of an attempted robbery in Deansgate, Ellesmere Port.

A motorist reported that two suspects on a motorcycle had blocked the road and threatened her with a knife in an attempt to get into her vehicle.

The suspects then fled the scene on the motorcycle.

Cheshire Police’s Roads and Crime Unit, along with armed patrols, attended the scene, guided by NPAS.

A pursuit commenced and NPAS took the commentary from the air to aid the ground patrols.

The pursuit lasted for almost 90 minutes and travelled from Ellesmere Port into Merseyside, across to Chester, then on to Frodsham, crossed into North Wales, then back into Chester.

A stinger tactic was deployed in Grovensor Street, Chester, and another in Nicholas Street, near to Watergate Street, which led to the arrest of both the rider and passenger of the motorcycle after a short foot chase.

A 28-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle and affray. He was further arrested on suspicion of section 18 assault in relation to an unrelated matter.

A 29-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving, theft of a motor vehicle, attempted robbery, and failing to stop.

They both remain in police custody at this time.

Following the arrests, Chief Inspector John Forshaw, of the Roads and Crime Unit said:

“This was a great example of teamwork from different units across the force, each of which were pivotal in securing the arrests of two individuals who clearly showed no regard for the safety of members of the public.

“This pursuit crossed into three separate police force areas, however, thanks to our officers working together, we were able to keep up with the suspects and eventually bring their dangerous behaviour to an end.

“This should serve as an example that if you try and commit crime in Cheshire, we will find you, and you will be arrested for your actions.”

Pictured - A still image from the pursuit.