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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.
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Neighbourhood Crime (Personal Robbery, theft from Person, Residential Burglary, Theft of Motor Vehicle & Theft from Motor Vehicle), Anti-Social Behaviour, Drug Supply
Action taken:
Your local neighbourhood Team are aware of a recent spike in vehicle crime. We are working alongside the Neighbourhood Crime Team to gather intelligence and identify offenders. Please be alert to the dangers of leaving cars unlocked/items on display.Further crime prevention advice can be found on our website.
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Drugs / Antisocial Behaviour
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Your local neighbourhood team are taking a multi-agency approach to problem solve repeat locations and repeat offenders.
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Shoplifting
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Your local neighbourhood officers will be targeting shoplifting offences at Shaw Town centre through high visibility policing. We will also be working with stores to try and mitigate offences. Criminal Behaviour Orders will be utilised to manage persistent offenders