A SUSPECT has been charged after the police helicopter was deployed in a car chase with officers.

Police attempted to pull over a Ford Transit van shortly after 1.30am on Friday, March 27, near to junction seven of the M62 at Rainhill.

But the vehicle, which had false registration plates, sped off and a pursuit followed.

This van was later found dumped on Mitchell Lane in Burtonwood and a man was arrested in a resident’s garden.

Liam Baldwin, of Pollitt Crescent, Clock Face, has since been charged with failing to provide a breath test.

He is now due to appear before Warrington Magistrates Court on Tuesday, April 14, in order to face this charge.

The 30-year-old has been released on unconditional bail until that date.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Cheshire Police on 101, quoting incident number IML669351, or to call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.