A POLICE helicopter and cars chased a suspect through Warrington last night.

Residents were woken by sirens as the vehicle hurtled through the town and along the M6.

It is understood the suspect was eventually caught by police after trying to hide among guests in a hotel.

People watching the chase posted comments on social media.

Danielle Jade posted: “Five police cars and helicopter chasing a car through Padgate Lane and towards Latchford at speed.”

Tina Gamble added: “Just heard the chopper and siren."

The pursuit involved three police forces as cars and a helicopter tracked the suspect vehicle along the M6.

North West Motorway Police tweeted: ‘Pursuit on M6 corridor of stolen car involving 3 of our collaboration forces. Successful stinger deployment.

‘The final stages of the M6 pursuit earlier. Driver tried to hide in nearby hotel but ASU guided officers in.’