A MAN has been arrested after a town centre building collapsed when a car rammed into it while fleeing the cops.
Heywood Star takeaway in Rochdale came crashing down after a serious collision in the early hours yesterday.
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The terrifying collapse came after a police pursuit which was sparked when cops attended a house in Bury earlier that morning.
A man in his 30s fled the home with officers following in a high speed chase.
Greater Manchester Police said a man has since been arrested on suspicion of failing to stop, dangerous driving and threats to kill.
He was raced to hospital to receive urgent medical treatment after the pursuit came to an abrupt end.
The chase was finally ended when a vehicle ploughed into the takeaway, bringing part of the building down in a shower of rubble.
Pictures from the scene on Bridge Street show the front of the building completely caved in as a result of the impact of the car.
The interior of the building is entirely exposed with the front wall brought down by the force of the collision.
The road remained cordoned off yesterday afternoon as workers tried to clear the scene.
A silver car was spotted by witnesses who said it was crushed under a pile of bricks and rubble.
The public has been kept away from the building amid fears that it has been made unstable by the crash.
Heavy machinery, including diggers, was brought in to clear the area of the rubble.
A Greater Manchester Police spokesperson said: “At around 3.50am this morning, we responded to reports of an ongoing disturbance at an address on Walmersley Road in Bury.
“Upon police arrival a vehicle made off resulting in a pursuit utilising specialist tactics.
“The suspect vehicle travelled towards Heywood where it collided with a building on Bridge Street in Heywood, Rochdale.
“The driver of the vehicle – a man in his 30s – was arrested on suspicion of failing to stop, dangerous driving and threats to kill, before being taken to hospital for an injury to his arm.
“Investigations are ongoing. Officers are now appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident to come forward and assist their investigation.”
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