A MAN and woman have been arrested after a car crashed with a police vehicle and a lamppost.

The vehicle collided with a police car during a pursuit on Juddfield Street, Haydock shortly before 10am today, Tuesday, June 22.

The driver, a 40-year-old man, has been arrested on suspicion of drug driving and possession of drugs with intent to supply.

Meanwhile, a 47-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of drugs.

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Both suspects were taken to hospital as a precaution. 

No police officers were injured during the incident.

Both vehicles involved sustained damage and were recovered from the scene.