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Officers appeal for information after suspected arson at an address in Bolton
11:19 11/06/2026At around 9.20pm on Wednesday 10 June 2026, we were called to reports of a suspected arson at an address on Eastgrove Avenue, Bolton.
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Man arrested for firearms offences following warrants in Bolton
16:13 10/06/2026One arrest has been made following the execution of a warrant at an address in Bolton this morning.
Man arrested on suspicion of Organised Immigration offences in Bolton
18:00 19/05/2026Our Modern Slavery and Organised Immigration Crime (MSOIC) team, also supported by the Criminal and Financial Investigation Department of Home Office immigration, executed a warrant in Bolton following an investigation into organised criminal networks across Greater Manchester.
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Woman who falsely accused ten men of raping her is jailed
18:24 11/03/2026False accounts such as these will impact the confidence genuine victims and survivors of rape have in the police and criminal justice system. Our message to them is when you are ready, we are here to listen to you and support you, not to accuse you of lying.
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Man jailed for over 10 years for causing death by dangerous driving following collision in Horwich
11:07 27/02/2026Cormac Sale (14/03/2003), of Ina Avenue, Bolton, has been jailed for 10 years and eight months after a collision between a car and motorbike in Horwich on Saturday 14 December 2024. Sale has also been banned from driving for just over 12 years.
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Anti Social Behaviour
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Your local neighbourhood team will be targeting reports of ASB across the town centre. There are dedicated officers for this during peak times on evenings and weekends. We will continue to remain visible in this area whilst working alongside our partners to ensure referrals and diversionary work is completed with these individuals at an early stage.
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Retail Crime
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Your local neighbourhood officers will be targeting shoplifting offences and other retail crime in the town centre through high visibility policing. We will prioritise offences against retail workers and take action against offenders. We will be working closely with the Central Bolton Partnership to provide crime prevention advice and obtain Criminal Behaviour Orders for prolific offenders - giving local retailers and police more robust powers to tackle shoplifting.
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Begging
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Your local neighbourhood officers will be working together to reduce and prevent ongoing begging. They will be looking to take positive action around anyone who is causing a nuisance or repeatedly offending in the area, and signposting to our partner agencies where relevant welfare needs require addressing.
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Business Burglaries
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Your local neighbourhood team are aware of an increase in business burglaries across the town centre in the past week. We are working to track and identify the suspects for these offences expeditiously.