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Two further arrests made as investigation into Dovestones Reservoir fire continues
14:10 17/07/2026Officers investigating the ongoing moorland fires at Dovestones Reservoir which began on Saturday 11 July 2026, have made two further arrests.
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Three arrested as part of Operation Hurricane e-bike crackdown in Oldham
11:41 12/07/2026Officers from our Oldham Neighbourhood Team executed two warrants yesterday morning (11/07/2026) in relation to ongoing anti-social use of e-bikes and Surron bikes, particularly in the St Mary's area.
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Body of 18-year-old man tragically recovered from Dovestone Reservoir
08:04 11/07/2026Emergency services responded to an incident at Dovestone Reservoir, Oldham at around 7pm yesterday evening (10/07/26).
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Man arrested following pursuit of a stolen vehicle from Prestwich
12:00 19/06/2026Overnight, officers from our Tactical Vehicle Intercept Unit (TVIU) arrested a man in his 20s after he led them on a pursuit which ended in West Yorkshire in a stole vehicle that was taken from Prestwich in Bury the night before.
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You said, we did: neighbourhood policing in action across Oldham
17:54 16/06/2026Our Oldham neighbourhood officers are continuing to act on the issues you are telling us about in Oldham.
Priorities
Our priorities
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Your local neighbourhood officers will be targeting reports of vehicle crime across the area. There are dedicated officers for this during peak times. We will continue to remain visible in the area working with partner agencies
Action taken:
We are working hard to gather intelligence and identify offenders. Please be alert to the dangers of leaving cars unlocked/items on display. Please visit our website for more crime prevention advice.
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Off road bike issues. The neighbourhood policing team has identified the use of off-road bikes as a priority due to ongoing concerns from residents regarding anti-social behaviour, noise nuisance, dangerous riding, and risks to public safety. The unlawful use of off-road bikes can cause significant disruption to local communities, damage public spaces, and place both riders and members of the public at risk.
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Officers will be carrying out high-visibility patrols in the Medlock Vale area to address concerns about illegal off-road motorbikes. They will also be gathering intelligence to support enforcement efforts. Please visit our website for crime prevention advice.