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I have served with Greater Manchester Police for over 22 years and currently work as the Inspector on the South Neighbourhood Team. Prior to this current posting I have worked across a number of specialist departments within GMP and most recently I was the Neighbourhood Inspector for the West area of Bolton. My role is to manage and oversee the Performance of the four teams within the South Neighbourhood Team, driving priorities that are set from force command as well as those issues raised locally by residents and other members of the Community. Priorities for the Neighbourhood Team will change regularly due to operational demand and events though there will always be an ongoing focus on Road safety and Enforcement / Acquisitive crime / Drug Dealing and Anti- Social Behaviour as these are constant issues that are raised by the community and affect the most people. I will attend neighbourhood engagement events (PACT Meetings) and work with local partners particularly those from the Council and Housing providers as well as local Councillors to tackle the issues that matter most to residents. I would encourage members of the community to attend local meetings and share their concerns so that together we can help make our neighbourhood a safer place to live, work and visit.
I am PS Daniel Richards. I joined GMP in May 2002 and have always worked in a front line capacity. I worked in Manchester City Centre for several years before moving to the Bolton Division in 2014. Coming from Bolton, I am genuinely proud to serve in my home town.
I am particularly familiar with the Farnworth and Great Lever areas as this is where I grew up and went to school. It is a privilege to be the Sergeant here as it means I am able to give something back to the area that has given me so much growing up.
I like to attend the local drop in's and meetings when able so please keep an eye on the dates and come along to have a chat. Hope to see you there soon.
Please contact me on [email protected] if you need any assistance with anything!
Sgt Richards.
I have worked for Greater Manchester Police since 2008 and have had previous roles such as PCSO and Traffic PCSO. I am currently the neighbourhood Police Officer for the Little Lever and Darcy Lever area of Bolton, where I am committed to reducing crime and quality of life issues that impact communities.
You can contact me directly via email [email protected]
I have served with Greater Manchester Police for 6 years and currently work as a PCSO for Kearsley and Little Lever. My role is to work closely with residents, businesses and partner agencies to address local concerns and improve community safety.
My current focus includes vehicle crime, drug dealing and supporting long-term problem solving within the community. I regularly attend neighbourhood engagement events and work with local partners to tackle the issues that matter most to residents.
I encourage members of the community to attend local meetings and share their concerns so that together we can help make our neighbourhood a safer place to live, work and visit.
You can contact me directly via email [email protected]
Anti Social Behaviour / Off Road Bikes
Issued 01 November 2026
The team will continue to focus on ASB and the re-occurring problem of off road bikes and electric motorbikes. If anybody knows the identity of persons using these bikes and the locations they are stored they should contact the Police (via live chat or email) so that the intelligence can be reviewed and acted upon. The team will also be increasing visible patrols around the Bonfire Night / Halloween period due to seasonal increases in demand and ASB associated to fireworks
Actioned 01 November 2026
Speeding / Vehicle Offences
Issued 01 November 2026
The team have conducted a number of fixed vehicle check points during September and the work around traffic offences will continue through to the annual Anti Drink and Drug driving campaign over the Festive period. Officers will be deploying alongside specialist resources from the Traffic Unit to conduct more operations over the next few months.
Actioned 01 November 2026