Man charged after series of burglaries targeting elderly across Rochdale, Oldham and Lancashire

Date published: 29 October 2021


A man has been charged in connection with a series of burglaries that have taken place across Rochdale, Oldham and Lancashire.

Lee Fennessey, 44, of no fixed abode, has been charged with four counts of burglary of dwellings and one count of aggravated burglary.

He has been remanded in custody to appear at Manchester Magistrates Court today (Friday 29 October 2021).

These charges are in connection with five separate burglaries which involve victims aged between 63 and 97.

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