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Police helicopter used to recover 'stolen' car

A police helicopter was filmed hovering above Hattersley as police chased a suspected car thief.

The force chopper shone a spotlight on the fleeing car driver as they attempted to outrun a police patrol.

Eventually, the car was abandoned in Ashby Gardens near the Hare Hill pub and the suspected thief ran off on foot.

Police are still searching the scene.

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