A person who was speeding and involved in a crash took control of a taxi at knifepoint.

The police were able to successfully capture a criminal who had been causing chaos on the roads. It all started when the suspect was speeding through a busy roundabout in Salford, Greater Manchester, causing a four-vehicle crash. Instead of stopping to take responsibility for his actions, the suspect fled the scene on foot.

As fate would have it, the suspect came across a taxi driver and decided to take his car by force. Armed with a knife, the suspect threatened the taxi driver and demanded that he hand over his keys. The taxi driver, who thankfully only suffered minor injuries, complied with the suspect's demands.

With the stolen taxi in his possession, the suspect drove towards Manchester City Centre. However, thanks to the swift response of the police, he was stopped and apprehended on the M42 in the West Midlands later that same night. The suspect, a 29-year-old man, was arrested on suspicion of robbery and causing grievous bodily harm.

The initial crash on Regent Road in Salford left several drivers injured, but thankfully their injuries were not life-threatening. Chief Inspector Simon Ashcroft of Greater Manchester Police's Salford district expressed his concern for all those involved in the terrifying ordeal. He also commended the efforts of his officers and the support from other forces in quickly detaining the suspect and preventing any further harm.

Sadly, this is not the first incident of its kind. Just last year, a woman was seriously injured when a stolen car was recklessly driven into a fun fair in Manchester. Two young men were arrested for causing the accident. As a result, the county authorities have referred themselves to Greater Manchester Police's Professional Standards Branch and the Independent Office for Police Conduct.

This serves as a reminder of the dedication and hard work of the police in keeping the public safe from dangerous individuals. It is reassuring to know that they will use all resources at their disposal to quickly apprehend those who seek to cause harm to innocent citizens.

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