Overview

• Greater Manchester Police said a vehicle fled a disturbance on Walmersley Road at about 3:50am and was pursued using specialist tactics before crashing on Bridge Street around 4:40am.
• The driver, a man in his 30s, was arrested on suspicion of failing to stop, dangerous driving and threats to kill and was taken to hospital with an arm injury.
• Fire crews reported the collision involved two vehicles and a building, and North West Ambulance Service took one male casualty to hospital.
• Bridge Street remains closed in both directions under a police and council cordon as teams conduct structural safety checks and carry out a major clean‑up.
• Heywood Star’s owners said they cannot open and reported everyone safe to their knowledge, as police appeal for witnesses and footage quoting log 446 of 28/09/2025 via 101, GMP Live Chat or Crimestoppers.