Three boys rushed to hospital after moped they were riding crashed with patrolling cop car as teen arrested

THREE boys riding a stolen moped have been rushed to hospital after crashing into a police car on patrol. The collision occurred at around 3.45pm on Monday in Wythenshawe, Manchester. Three boys on a stolen motorbike crashed into a cop car Credit: ASP They were rushed to hospital Credit: ASP The boys, aged between 14 and 16, collided with a Greater Manchester Police car while cruising down a street on the stolen vehicle. Cops say the officers in the car were travelling at a “low speed” when the moped, travelling in the opposite direction, collided with them. Sign up for The Sun newsletter Thank you! One boy has been discharged from hospital while the other two are still receiving treatment. They have been placed under arrest on suspicion of going equipped and theft of a motor vehicle. Police say they were travelling at a low speed when the collision happened Credit: ASP All three boys have been placed under arrest Credit: ASP The police have referred themselves to the Professional Standards Directorate, which has made a referral to IOPC. A spokesperson for GMP said today: “An investigation is ongoing following a collision between a police car and a moped shortly after 3.45pm on Monday 4 August 2026. “Officers were patrolling at low speed around Broadoak Park, Wythenshawe, when their vehicle collided with a moped travelling in the opposite direction. “Three boys aged between 14 and 16 who were riding the bike have been arrested on suspicion of going equipped and theft of a motor vehicle. Most read in The Sun “Further enquiries established the moped was stolen. “The three boys were taken to hospital – one has been since been discharged with two remaining for further treatment. “In line with force policy, this incident has been referred to our Professional Standards Directorate, who have made a referral to IOPC.” More to follow… For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online Thesun.co.uk is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/thesun and follow us on TikTok @TheSun.