A JOYRIDER rammed a police car twice and mounted kerbs during a chase through Rossendale.

Police have issued a photograph of the suspect who is alleged to have stolen a white van in Whitworth before being chased by police in to Rochdale at 6pm on August 30.

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He faces charges of aggravated unlawful motor vehicle taking, dangerous driving, speeding, driving on kerbs and failure to stop for police.

The van, which was stolen from the rear of Church Street, Whitworth, has been returned to its owner.

Anyone with information is asked to call PC 4084 Katrina Scott on 101 or email 4084@lancashire.pnn.police.uk. Alternatively call Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.