Driver in Bolton was was seen inhaling nitrous oxide, say police
Two people have been arrested after a police chased a car in Bolton -because the driver was seen inhaling nitrous oxide or laughing gas - say police. After being pulled over, the car's passenger is then alleged to have assaulted an officer.
It happened around 5pm on the A673 Chorley New Road in Bolton, near to the junction with Dobson Road. According to Greater Manchester Police, who recounted the incident on Twitter. In post just after 11pm on Saturday night, a dark blue Volkswagen Golf failed to stop after the driver was spotted inhaling nitrous oxide — also known as balloons, nos, hippy crack or laughing gas.
Following a pursuit, the occupants of the vehicle were arrested. The passenger in the car was then alleged to have assaulted one of the pursuing police officers. The pursuit took place along Dobson Road and the Golf was brought to a halt on Chorley New Road. On Twitter, Police said: "This Golf failed to stop for our patrol in Bolton after the driver was seen inhaling nitrous oxide. Following a pursuit both occupants were arrested after one of the pursuing officers was assaulted by the passenger. The vehicle was seized."Physical health risks
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