Police Incident on Halifax Road, Rochdale - February 19 Updates
Live updates on the police response to an incident on Halifax Road, Rochdale, including eyewitness accounts and service details.
Posted on Feb 19, 2025
Rochdale
Today, February 19, several police officers responded to an incident on Halifax Road in Rochdale, Greater Manchester, resulting in a 'person detained'.
Emergency services, including multiple police vehicles and paramedics, arrived at the scene early this morning.
Eyewitness accounts indicate that a police chase involving a Nissan Qashqai occurred before the vehicle stopped on Halifax Road. At least one individual was seen receiving medical treatment.
A police helicopter was also reported in the area.
The road was temporarily closed for about an hour but has since reopened. Further details surrounding the nature of the incident are still pending. Greater Manchester Police has been contacted for more information.
This is a live event. Follow the latest updates below.
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End of live coverage
Our live coverage from this incident concludes here. Any updates will be posted on our website.
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Image from the response
Police approached Halifax Road earlier this afternoon.
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Road reopens
Halifax Road has reopened following the earlier incident.
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'Nissan chased'
Reports confirm that police pursued a Nissan Qashqai around Rochdale before it stopped on Halifax Road, where emergency services quickly responded.
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Traffic blocked
Traffic on Halifax Road towards Littleborough was halted due to police activity.
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Awaiting further details
Both GMP and North West Ambulance Service have been approached for additional information.
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'Heavy traffic'
Police are still managing the scene, with reports of heavy traffic due to the incident:
"A58 Halifax Road northbound blocked, heavy traffic due to police incident from A664 Albert Royds Street to Spring Mill Walk."
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Emergency services in attendance
Police and ambulances are actively responding to the situation.
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Person 'detained'
Social media footage shows a person detained by police while another receives medical assistance on Halifax Road.
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Police swarm major road
Multiple police cars responded to the incident on Halifax Road, with reports of heavy emergency service presence focused near Smallbridge Clinic.
