Teen Thugs with Machetes Take a Wild Fall from E-Bike After Police Pursuit on Tram Tracks

THIS is the moment machete-wielding thugs are knocked off an e-bike after being rammed by cops.

Two teenage boys, both aged 17, were arrested after they fled from police in Wythenshawe, earlier this week.

This is the moment two machete-wielding thugs fly past officers on an e-bike Credit: Greater Manchester Police The two teens fail to stop for police and race off down a tram line Credit: Greater Manchester Police The duo try to flee before they’re stopped by the officers in the patrol car Credit: Greater Manchester Police The vehicle then made ‘tactical contact’ with the e-bike Credit: Greater Manchester Police

Shocking footage shows the moment the teens fly past officers on an e-bike at around 2pm on Tuesday afternoon.

The immediately set off in pursuit of the duo who are seen racing off down the road and turning onto a tram line.

Closely followed, they are then brought to a stop when the patrol car rams the e-bike in what police described as “tactical contact”.

The impact sends the teens sprawling with the rider somersaulting over the bonnet of the police and crashing to the ground.

One of the teens is sent flying into the air over the bonnet Credit: Greater Manchester Police He was quickly put in cuffs while the second teen fled on foot before his capture Credit: Greater Manchester Police

He was quickly put in cuffs by one of the officers while the other teen attempted to flee the scene on foot.

But he was soon chased down by another officer on the street and eventually apprehended.

Greater Manchester Police revealed that two machetes were recovered at the scene.

Both of the thugs were arrested on suspicion of dangerous and the possession of a dangerous weapon.

They were then taken to the hospital following the crash but were later released into custody with no injuries.

The passenger on the e-bike was released with no further action while the rider remains in custody for questioning.

Police say their investigations are ongoing.

Sergeant Ollie Rose from the City of Manchester district said: “This incident highlights the proactive and highly skilled work our officers carry out every day to keep dangerous individuals and weapons off our streets.

“Thanks to the swift, coordinated and controlled actions of our Tactical Vehicle Intercept Unit, two suspects were safely detained, and two machetes were recovered.

“We understand how concerning incidents like this can be for the public, particularly when they happen in broad daylight, and we want to reassure communities in Wythenshawe that their safety remains our top priority.

“We will continue to take decisive action against anyone who chooses to carry weapons or put others at risk.”