Police car rammed by stolen car

Cheshire Police has launched an investigation after a police car was deliberately rammed by a stolen car in Wilmslow.

At around 2.00 am this morning (Tuesday 16 January), officers attempted to stop a silver Mitsubishi Shogun near to the roundabout next to Summerfields Village in Wilmslow.

The driver of the vehicle failed to stop, reversed into the police car then rammed it several times, causing extensive damage. A second police car was also damaged during the incident.

The Mitsubishi, reported stolen from an address on Leek Old Road nr Macclesfield, then drove away from the scene and was later found abandoned on Hollies Lane, Wilmslow. With the help of dog patrols, police officers made a search of the area but the suspects were not located.

Inspector Angela Marinari said: “The offender in this case has not only put officers lives at risk, but they also caused thousands of pounds damage to two police cars, and it will now be left to the public to foot the bill for their stupidity.”

“Thankfully on this occasion the officers involved did not suffer any serious injuries as a result of the incident; however the consequences could have been far worse and we are committed to doing all that we can to trace the people responsible.”

“I urge anyone who believes that they may have any information which could assist with the investigation, no matter how small, to contact the team here at Macclesfield.”

Anyone with any information in relation to the incident is asked to contact Cheshire Police on 101 quoting incident number 39 of 16/1/2018. Information can also be passed anonymously, via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.