Two teens arrested following armed police chase

Two teenagers have been arrested following a chase by armed police in Manchester.

The boys, aged 14 and 15, failed to stop for officers in Wythenshawe. The vehicle they were travelling in, which is believed to have been involved in theft offences, was pursued by the police helicopter, a dog unit and armed response.

A police spokesperson said patrols performed a “tactical stop” on Portway.

One boy was arrested at the scene, and the other picked up by officers near to Hilary Road.

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