Police News - Rochdale South

Inspector Steve Hanlon says: "It has been a busy week for the Rochdale South INPT Team. Our priorities remain tackling burglaries and ensuring victims of domestic abuse get the best possible help and support. We had 12 reports of burglaries during the past week. These have been fairly evenly spread.

Reports per wards breakdown:

North Middleton - 0
East Middleton - 6
South Middleton - 1
West Middleton - 2
North Heywood - 1
West Heywood - 2
Hopwood Hall - 0

"We understand burglary impacts on people’s lives long after the offenders are gone. This is why we continue to give this our utmost attention. We have launched our winter ‘Dark Knights’ operation, this is aimed at targeting offenders and focussing on ways to prevent offences taking place. One thing we have noted is the number of burglaries taking place due to insecurity and homes left in darkness. 

"Our officers are undertaking daily checks on suspects and giving attention to the hotspot areas."

Recent Arrests

A male juvenile arrested for Breach of Ant-Social Behaviour Order and charged with three counts of Breach of Anti-Social Behaviour Order in the Heywood area. He will next appear at Court on 20.11.14

A male adult was charged with two thefts (shoplifting offences) and is currently remanded in custody to appear before the Magistrates Court on 04.12.14.

A male juuvenile was charged with a Robbery, Possession of Cannabis and a Breach of a Restraining Order and appeared before the Magistrates Court on 13.11.14.

A male adult was charged with a burglary offence and was remanded in custody to appear before the Magistrates Court on 13.11.14.