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Eight charged following Serious Organised Crime investigation in Bolton and Tameside

12:00 21/08/2026

Seven men and one woman have been charged with a range of offences following 12 simultaneous warrants that were carried out across Bolton and Tameside on Wednesday 19 August 2026.

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Nine arrested after our Serious Organised Crime Group strike on addresses in Bolton and Tameside

14:45 19/08/2026

Officers from our Serious and Organised Crime Group (SOCG) have arrested nine people this morning (Wednesday 19 August 2026), following 12 simultaneous warrants that were carried out across Bolton and Tameside.

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Op Coronation sees 30% reduction in crime and number of incidents almost halved within 15 months of proactive action in Bolton

07:05 15/08/2026

Operation Coronation was launched in May last year to address reports of persistent anti-social behaviour (ASB), drug-related crime and the exploitation of vulnerable residents on the Thornbank Estate in Rumworth.

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Extra resources in place for Bolton Wanderers match this weekend as football season begins

13:59 14/08/2026

We are putting extra measures in place to make sure everyone can enjoy Bolton Wanderers’ return to the Championship on Saturday.

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Arrests made as investigation into significant alleged financial irregularities at the University of Greater Manchester continues

11:59 08/07/2026

We’re questioning three people in custody as part of our significant investigation into alleged financial irregularities at the University of Greater Manchester between 2014 and 2025.

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    Speeding and Use of Off Road Bikes

    Issued 01 July 2026

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    The team will be conducting enhanced traffic Operations over the next few months targeting drivers speeding in the locality as this has been raised across a number of forums as an issue. In addition to this there is ongoing work to target identify and disrupt those persons using Off Road Bikes around the Daisy Hill and Hart Common area.

    Actioned 01 July 2026

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