Police News - Rochdale East

Inspector Niall Pawson, Rochdale East

A 22 year old male has been charged and remanded in custody for Theft of Motor Vehicle, Theft of Pedal Cycle and Fraud.

A 21 year old male has been charged and is on conditional bail for the following offences: Going equipped for theft - not motor vehicle, Drive a motor vehicle otherwise than in accordance with a licence, Use a motor vehicle on a road / public place without third party insurance and Fraudulently use a vehicle licence / trade licence / registration mark / registration document. He will appear before Bury and Rochdale Magistrates court Friday 4 July.

Crime Figures
Littleborough Lakeside

Burglary Other - 1
Theft of Vehicle - 1
Theft From Vehicle - 1
Criminal Damage - 1
Drugs Offences – 1

Wardle
South View Road – 16th June, between 0900 and 1330 – Unknown offenders gain entry by smashing ground floor window.

Burglary Other - 0
Theft of Vehicle - 0
Theft from Vehicle - 2
Criminal Damage - 0
Drugs Offences – 0

Milnrow/Newhey
Burglary Other - 1
Theft of Vehicle - 0
Theft From Vehicle - 2
Criminal Damage - 1
Drugs Offences – 0

Smallbridge & Firgrove
Burglary Other - 0
Theft of Vehicle - 0
Theft From Vehicle - 1
Criminal Damage - 4
Drugs Offences – 1

Kirkholt/Balderstone
Melborne Close – 12 June – Between 0001 and 0930 – unknown offenders attempt to gain entry by forcing open rear patio doors.

Cavendish Road – 13 June – Between 1120 and 1130 – unknown offenders smash rear ground floor window, reach in and take property which they place on the floor before making off and leaving the property behind.

Oldham Road – 15 June – Between 1700 and 2030 – Unknown offenders fain entry via ground floor kitchen window causing damage to frame before entering, taking property and making off as per entry.

Raneley Grove – 19 June – Between 0730 and 1030 – Unknown offenders smash kitchen window, cutting themselves in the process before searching the kitchen only and leaving the property as per entry.

Robbery - 1
Burglary Other - 1
Theft of Vehicle - 1
Theft From Vehicle - 2
Criminal Damage - 4
Drugs Offences – 0

Castleton.
Burglary Other - 0
Theft of Vehicle - 0
Theft From Vehicle - 2
Criminal Damage - 4
Drugs Offences –0

Kingsway -
Burglary Other – 1
Theft of Vehicle - 1
Theft From Vehicle - 3
Criminal Damage - 3
Drugs Offences –1

Police are warning motorway users not to put lives at risk by driving in a lane with a ‘red X’ signal.

The warning comes after more than 40 motorists ignored the warning sign while police dealt with a collision on the M60 Eccles Interchange on Tuesday 10 June.

The outside lane was closed to allow police, ambulance and fire to deal with a two vehicle collision in which a 46 year old man was injured.

While the vast majority of motorists merged into one lane and drove past the incident in a safe and orderly fashion, a small minority chose to ignore the sign and in doing so put people in danger and caused even more congestion.

Following Tuesday’s incident, police have taken down the registration number of all motorists that flouted the law and will be making contact.

Driving in a lane with a ‘red X’ signal is an offence and motorists face three penalty points and a fine of up to £1,000. Magistrates have the discretion to disqualify.

Sergeant John Brennan from the Road Policing Unit at Eccles said: “We close lanes in order to protect members of the public and emergency services and prevent further accidents.”

“The vast majority of motorists passed the incident safely but more than 40 drivers chose to put themselves and others at risk by ignoring the sign and will be hearing from us in due course.”

“With the impending M60 improvements it is imperative that people pay attention and comply with the signs at all time. You never know what might be around the corner and a motorway is not the place to be taking risks”

Show Domestic Abuse the Red Card

Greater Manchester Police and partners including North West Ambulance Service are urging the public to show domestic abuse the red card.

The appeal comes as the county prepares to watch the England squad go for glory in the World Cup.

During 2010’s World Cup GMP recorded 353 incidents of domestic abuse on the day England went out following their defeat against Germany. Approximately 5,897 calls were made to police, which was a 43 per cent increase on the number of 999 calls over the 24 hour period when compared to the average Sunday in June.

Detective Chief Superintendent Vanessa Jardine from GMP’s Public Protection Division, said: “We know from our own data that there was a spike in domestic incidents during the 2010 World Cup. We want to make it clear to those offenders that this year’s event as with any sporting event will not be used as a way of justifying such abusive behaviour.

“The safety of our victims will always come first and GMP, local authorities, Women’s Aid, Victim Support and Independent Domestic Violence Advisors (IDVA) will ensure that appropriate services are available.

“Our message to offenders is that any violent or abusive behaviour will not be tolerated and we will arrest anyone committing this type of crime.

“As part of our policing plans during the games we will have specialist domestic abuse officers on duty at key times. Our officers will also give out leaflets and posters in the community to encourage those victims, friends, family members of neighbours to come forward and report to police if there is someone they suspect is a victim. Domestic abuse victims should not be forced to suffer in silence.