These four men with links to Rochdale are wanted by police

Date published: 23 November 2023


Four men with links to Rochdale are wanted by police.

Benjamin Smedley, 25, is wanted for non-fatal strangulation, threats to kill and controlling and coercive behaviour. He has links to Rochdale and Oldham.

Police think Smedley might be staying in Blackpool and Stockport.

David Hawkins, 39, is wanted for domestic violence and burglary. He has links to Rochdale, Bury and Rossendale, and is believed to be working across Lancashire.

Michael Young, 33, has links to Rochdale and Blackburn, and Benjamin Marshall, 32, has links to Rochdale, Manchester city centre, Stockport and Hyde.

Both Young and Marshall are wanted on recall to prison.

Anybody with information regarding any of the men's whereabouts should call 0161 856 8539 directly or Crimestoppers, anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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