Three boys, aged between 14 and 16, were taken to the hospital following a collision between a stolen moped and a police car in Wythenshawe, Greater Manchester. The incident occurred around 3:45 p.m. on Monday, August 3, 2026, when officers on patrol at a low speed encountered the moped traveling in the opposite direction.
Following the collision, all three youths were arrested on suspicion of going equipped for theft and theft of a motor vehicle. Further inquiries confirmed that the moped had been stolen.
One of the teenagers has since been discharged from the hospital, while the other two remain under medical care. Debris from the moped was visible on the road following the crash.
A referral has been made to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) as per force policy due to the incident. A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police stated that an investigation is ongoing. Officers confirmed their patrol vehicle was traveling at a low speed at the time of the impact.
