Stolen car crash man dies

A MAN who was left fighting for his life when a stolen car ploughed into a lamp-post has died.

The 20-year-old was seriously injured in the smash on Oldham Road, Denshaw, in the early hours of Sunday.

He was placed on life-support at Tameside General Hospital but died yesterday.

A police officer on routine patrol spotted the stolen Nissan Micra in Ripponden Road, Denshaw, at about 2.10am.

It did a U-turn, sped off and crashed opposite the Printer’s Arms car park.

Two people were cut free from the car which flipped on to its side on the pavement.

A 15-year-old boy has been arrested and bailed on suspicion of burglary while a 17-year-old boy remains in hospital with a broken leg.

The police officer has been taken off driving duties while the Independent Police Complaints Commission reviews the incident.

Witnesses should contact the police on 0161-872 5050.