Man charged following police pursuit in Handforth

Thursday, 30 January 2025 17:10

Officer have charged a man from Manchester with a number of offences following a pursuit in Cheshire.

Craig Haynes was arrested at around 2.15am on Saturday 25th January following a pursuit involving a grey Fiat Punto which began in Handforth and concluded near to the Flying Horse on Styal Road.

The 32-year-old of George Mann Close, Manchester, has since been charged with dangerous driving, failing to stop for officers, driving without insurance and driving without a licence.

Haynes has been released on conditional bail and is set to appear at Crewe Magistrates Court on Thursday 13th February 2024.

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