Officers have secured several charges in relation to incident in Bolton

Friday, 31 January 2025 14:45

By David Murphy

Chief Inspector Chris Boyd, from our Bolton District, said: “GMP, alongside partners, is committed to ensuring everyone can travel safely.

- Twana Ali (01/01/1995) of Canal Street, Church in Accrington, has been charged with possession of class B and C drugs (cannabis and nitrous oxide), dangerous driving, driving without insurance, driving without a licence and failing to stop for an officer.

- He has been remanded into custody before his next court appearance at Manchester Magistrates Court today (Friday 31 January 2025).

- The charges relate to an incident where our officers were made aware of a man driving dangerously on Derby Street in Bolton at around 2pm on Wednesday 29 January 2025.

“We run regular roadside operations to detect a range of driving offences, prosecute individuals where necessary and raise awareness of how we can all be safer on the roads.

“To report a dangerous or irresponsible driver, call 101 or 999 in an emergency. You can also submit dash or cycle cam footage through an online portal on our website.”

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