'Stolen' car smashes into front of house

Fallen bricks lie on the ground in front of the severely damaged semi-detached house. There are further cracks and damage on the first floor, above the front door. Metal fences with yellow cordons surround the property.BBC/Ian Haslam

No-one was hurt when the Mercedes crashed into the front of a house

A stolen Mercedes smashed into the front of a house, causing extensive damage, police have said.

No-one was hurt in the crash, which happened shortly before 06:15 GMT in Harrop Street in the Abbey Hey area of east Manchester.

Greater Manchester Police said a 19-year-old man had been arrested on suspicion of burglary and driving offences while a second man had fled the scene.

Detectives believe the Mercedes was stolen from Butterton Drive, about 500 yards away from the crash scene.

Close-up image of brick damage to the house's front entrance and interior. Paintings and a mirror still remain intact on the wall of the hallway.

A 19-year-old man who was in the Mercedes was arrested after it crashed into the front of a house.

Metal fences with yellow cordon tape surround the property after the crash.

Police are looking for a second suspect who fled the scene

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