A 42-year-old man is in serious condition in hospital.

A Greater Manchester police officer has been arrested following a collision that left a man in a life-threatening condition. The incident happened on Yorkshire Street, Rochdale, at around 11pm on Friday.

An off-duty officer was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and released on bail, the force confirmed. A GMP spokesperson said: “An investigation continues following a road traffic collision in Rochdale on Friday night.”

“At around 11pm, it is believed that three vehicles were traveling together on Yorkshire Street when a collision occurred with a 42-year-old man who was attempting to cross the road.” Two of the vehicles suspected of being involved are a blue Mercedes C250 and a silver Mini Cooper S Sport.

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“An off-duty police officer currently serving with GMP was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving. He has been released on bail pending further investigation.”