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Man charged for possession of a firearm and driving offences in Rochdale
10:45 12/09/2026Christopher Riley (02/04/1977) of New Line, Bacup, Lancashire, has been charged with possession of a firearm, dangerous driving and failing to stop.
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Transport Policing and Crime Command team crackdown on careless, anti-social and dangerous drivers
11:45 03/09/2026Officers from our newly formed Transport Policing and Crime Command (TPACC) team responded to reports of dangerous driving on the M66 last night (Wednesday 2 September 2026) and seized a range of supercars in the process.
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Update on death of woman at Higher Tunshill Farm in Milnrow
16:48 13/07/2026Officers investigating the death of a 38-year-old woman in Milnrow have issued an update.
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Officers appeal for witnesses following reports of dangerous driving in Littleborough
16:09 12/07/2026We are appealing for information following a road traffic incident in Littleborough on Saturday 11 July 2026.
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Serious Collision Investigation Unit appeal for footage following fatal collision on M62
10:08 12/07/2026Officers from our Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) are appealing for information following a fatal collision that occurred on the M62 in Rochdale.
Priorities
Our priorities
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Retail crime prevention & reduction
Drug Supply
Youth-Related ASB
Off-Road bike nuisanceAction taken:
Dealing with anti social behaviour from off road bike activity and speeding and inconsiderate motorists is also a priority in which we will be looking to arrange a number of traffic operations in the coming months. We are also committed to gathering intelligence related to organised crime to help us tackle issues such as drug supply.
Our priorities are to help reduce and detect burglary offences which we do by assisting with CCTV enquiries, high visibility patrols, crime prevention surgeries and local operations -
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ASB Middleton town Centre
Off road bikes- Middleton in general.
Theft from stores- Middleton shopping CentreAction taken:
Visits to local youth clubs to build up strong relationships with local youths
Regular meetings and collaboration with Rochdale community safety officer issuing warnings if deemed appropriate.
Regular high visibility patrols in Middleton shopping Centre and surrounding stores to deter shoplifters.