Police News - Rochdale North

Insp Michelle Hughes

Inspector Michelle Hughes says: "It’s been a busy week again for Rochdale North Neighbourhood Team. We remain dedicated to support victims of domestic abuse and continue to tackle burglary and vehicle crimes. This week has seen some significant arrests due to our hard work and investigative skills."

"Earlier this week the local PCSOs held a surgery at the Syke Community Baseto offer crime prevention advice and meet the locals.

"We discuss issues and concerns the community may have which directly affects their area, and in order to combat problems such as anti-social behaviour issues, we can then include the areas/streets of concern into our patrol plans."

Arrests of note

Two men were arrested in relation to the death of Adam Nightingale that occurred Thursday 26 March, Rochdale Town Centre. One man has been bailed with conditions to reappear at Bury Custody Office 24 April. The second male remains in custody awaiting interview.

Officers arrested four people this week for drug related offences whereby drugs in excess of £800,000 were seized at an address on Clement Royds Street and a further £53,000 worth of drugs were seized at an address nearby.

Sadir Hussan (07/04/54), Inayat Bibi (01/01/55), Rehana Kauser (23/09/89) and Rezwan Hussain (10/03/89) all of Clement Royds St, Rochdale, appeared at Bury and Rochdale Magistrates Court yesterday morning and have been remanded in custody.

DI Butterworth said: “Thanks to the hard work of our officers we have managed to keep these drugs off the streets and stop them from causing harm to the local community.hanks to the hard work of our Officers we have managed to keep these drugs off the streets and stop them from causing harm to the local community. We are determined to take on the dealers but in doing so need the help of the local community.”

Court result of note:

Michael Talmage and Christopher Walker have been jailed for false imprisonment.
Talmage (22/05/1991) of Cleves Court, Heywood pleaded guilty of two counts of false imprisonment and sentenced to six years five months in prison.

Walker (21/02/1982) of Garden Court, Rochdale pleaded guilty of false imprisonment and sentenced to 32 months. Both were sentenced Tuesday 24 March at Minshull Street Crown Court.

DC Russell Clarke said: “The sentence imposed should also send out a clear message to anybody else who is thinking of indulging in violence to exploit vulnerable members of society. The police will do everything they can to bring you to justice and protect the public.”

Crime prevention advice: Distraction burglary

Do not allow strangers into your home. Distraction thieves are excellent conmen and usually work in twos or threes. They will con their way into your home and keep you occupied whilst the other(s) steals from you.

If your parents are elderly please warn them of the dangers as sadly most are trusting and do not recognise the signs. Please ensure your elderly family members or friends are safe and stay safe.

Burglaries

Once the weather improves and the need to open windows and doors arise please ‘think safety first’.

Should you wish to open your back door, only do so when you are present in the room and if you leave the room shut it and lock it. Try not to leave your windows open when you leave your house, even if you’re only a few minutes away.

There are career burglars and opportunists waiting for the chance to steal from you. Don’t make your property a target, don’t make it easy for them.