Three boys are rushed to hospital after stolen moped and police car crash

Published: 20:50, 4 August 2026 | Updated: 20:50, 4 August 2026 Three boys have been rushed to hospital after a stolen moped and police car crashed in Greater Manchester. Officers were travelling at a 'low speed' when their patrol car collided with the moped, which was travelling towards them in Wythenshawe at around 3.45pm on Monday. The boys, aged between 14 and 16, were arrested on suspicion of going equipped and theft of a motor vehicle. All three were taken to hospital. One of the teenagers has been discharged, while the other two remain in hospital.  Pictures showed the aftermath of the crash, with debris from the motorcycle left on the road.  A referral has been made to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) following the crash.  A spokesperson for GMP said today (August 4): 'An investigation is ongoing following a collision between a police car and a moped shortly after 3.45pm on Monday, August 3, 2026. 'Officers were patrolling at low speed around Broadoak Park, Wythenshawe, when their vehicle collided with a moped travelling in the opposite direction.' Pictures showed the aftermath of the crash between the patrol car and the stolen moped The crash took place in Wythenshawe,Greater Manchester, at around 3.45pm on Monday. Officers said the patrol car was travelling at a 'low speed' when it collided witht he oncoming moped '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. 'Further enquiries established the moped was stolen. 'The three boys were taken to hospital, one has 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.'