Two men were arrested after a late night police chase in Oldham ended with their car crashing into a telegraph pole on Lees New Road.

Greater Manchester Police said officers spotted the suspect vehicle in the Oldham area at around 10pm on 4 September. A pursuit followed, which included the use of a stinger, a device laid across the road to puncture tyres.

Police said the vehicle then crashed on Lees New Road, Oldham. It is understood the men left the scene before being caught in the street.

The men, aged 20 and 21, were arrested on suspicion of assault and possession of an offensive weapon. They have been bailed pending further enquiries.