Your Neighbourhood Policing Team
I am a Neighbourhood Beat Sergeant for the Wigan District, with geographic responsibility for Atherton, Tyldesley, Astley and Mosley Common.
I joined Greater Manchester Police in 2006 and have spent my entire career in frontline uniform policing. I began in Salford on response before moving to the Wigan District on promotion in 2018.
Neighbourhood policing is something I’m genuinely passionate about. I’m committed to ensuring the communities I serve are safe, confident and great places to live and work. My team and I work closely with our partners to prevent harm, solve problems, and respond to the issues that matter most to local people. We focus on getting the basics right, listening to our communities, and delivering the priorities they identify.
Hi, I'm your local Neighbourhood Beat Officer for Atherton and I've been with Greater Manchester Police for more than 8 years.
My day-to-day role focuses on tackling violent crime and disrupting drug supply, helping to prevent the knock-on effects these issues can have on our community, including theft and anti-social behaviour. You'll often see me out and about with partner agencies such as the council, working together to solve local problems and support residents. Other times you might see a foot chase or other routine policing activities such as stop searches or vehicle stops.
And if you see me on patrol, don't hesitate to stop me for a chat. Whether you have a concern, a question, or just want to say hello, I'm always happy to talk. Despite the uniform and the job I do I am still a normal person and I am always happy to talk.
I have served with Greater Manchester Police for 28 years and currently work as the neighbourhood officer for Atherton. My role is to work closely with residents, businesses and partner agencies to address local concerns and improve community safety.
My current focus includes retail crime, acquisitive crime, drug offences, anti-social behaviour and road safety, along with 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.
I am a Police Community Support Officer with Greater Manchester Police and have proudly served for over nine years.
Throughout my career, I have worked closely with residents, businesses and partner agencies to help keep our community safe and address the issues that matter most to local people. Having worked on the Atherton neighbourhood team and other areas within the Wigan Borough, I am passionate about neighbourhood policing and building strong relationships within the communities I serve.
A key part of my role is tackling anti-social behaviour, supporting vulnerable individuals, providing reassurance to residents and working alongside partner organisations to find long-term solutions to local concerns. I enjoy engaging with people of all ages through community events, school visits and local initiatives, and I am committed to making a positive difference and helping communities feel safer, stronger, and more connected.
Priorities
Our priorities
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Speeding & driving offences
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Neighbourhood Officers to carry out enforcement by deploying with mobile speed camera.
During January 2026, officers from the Neighbourhood Team carried out a traffic operation outside St Michael’s Primary School. Traffic Offence Reports were issued for mobile phone use, and Vehicle Defect Notices were also served where appropriate. Officers deployed a speed gun throughout the operation; no motorists were recorded exceeding the enforceable speed limit.
During May, the Neighbourhood Team conducted speed‑enforcement deployments on Crab Tree Lane using the speed gun following reports of vehicles travelling in excess of the limit.
On 2 June, the team also took part in a traffic operation on Hamilton Street alongside our Mini Police cohort from Parklee Primary School. Drivers exceeding the 20mph limit were stopped, and our Mini Police officers engaged with them to highlight the dangers of excessive speed, particularly in the vicinity of a school.
In July the team supported the Road Policing Unit with a traffic operation in the area.
We routinely support OP Hurricane: a co-ordinated operation with officers from our Roads Policing Unit (RPU), Drone and Motorcycle Unit and the National Police Air Service (NPAS) will join neighbourhood teams in turning out to specific hotspot areas to deter, detect and disrupt offences from taking place.
More information can be found here
https://www.gmp.police.uk/news/greater-manchester/news/news/2026/june/operation-hurricane-is-back-for-2026/
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Retail crime
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We investigate all reports of retail crime where viable lines of enquiry exist. Our Neighbourhood Team proactively targets repeat offenders and affected locations, ensuring a focused and consistent response. Where appropriate, we also request Criminal Behaviour Orders (CBOs) against persistent offenders through the courts and share updates on these outcomes through our social media channels and Bee In The Loop.
We currently have eight repeat perpetrators responsible for multiple incidents of retail crime across Atherton, Tyldesley, and Astley Mosley Common. Through successful prosecutions, we have secured CBOs for all eight individuals, including three obtained since the start of this year
In August 2026 we secured a theft‑shoplifting charge against a male linked to an organised group targeting retail stores nationally and stealing high‑value alcohol. The investigation required coordinated liaison with multiple police forces to align intelligence, plan arrests and ensure the offender was brought to justice. This reflects the team’s commitment to thoroughly investigating retail crime and pursuing all offenders who impact local businesses and communities.
In September 2026 we secured charges for another of our prolific shoplifters and secured another CBO prohibiting from entering stores in Atherton, Leigh and Golborne.
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Neighbourhood crime including burglary, robbery and vehicle crime.
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We investigate all reports where viable lines of enquiry exist, carrying out house to house checks, reviewing CCTV, and requesting Crime Scene Investigators where forensic opportunities are identified.
When we see a series or spike in offences, we work closely with the Wigan Neighbourhood Tasking Team to coordinate proactive deployments—both covert and overt—at key times. Specialist resources such as Traffic, Dog Units, and Air Support are requested where appropriate to support these operations.
We will continue to share successful outcomes and prosecutions through our social media channels and Bee In The Loop to keep our communities informed.
Following an investigation by the Neighbourhood Team a male adult from Tyldesley has been charged and remanded for theft from motor vehicle that occurred in December. This male is one of target nominals and was already on bail for theft-shoplifting and breach of a criminal behaviour order. He appeared at court in February and is now serving a custodial sentence.
During April, following enquiries by the Tyldesley Neighbourhood Team and an investigation by the Neighbourhood Crime Team, an adult male was identified as being responsible for a series of burglaries in the Tyldesley area, predominantly in and around the Elliott Street corridor. The suspect has since been arrested and charged in relation to several of these offences and has been bailed pending further investigation into additional serious acquisitive crime linked to the area.
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Drugs
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The Neighbourhood Policing Team continues to take proactive action to tackle drug-related crime and the anti-social behaviour that frequently accompanies it. Through targeted operations, high-visibility patrols and close partnership working, officers remain committed to addressing the issues that matter most to local communities.
The fight against drugs remains relentless. Organised Crime Groups and local drug dealers continue to target our neighbourhoods, often exploiting young people, vulnerable adults and those who are susceptible to influence. The impact of drug-related offending extends far beyond those directly involved, causing significant harm to families, damaging community cohesion and affecting local businesses. Neighbourhood officers will continue to pursue those responsible, disrupt criminal activity and work with partners to safeguard those at risk, helping to keep our communities safe and resilient.
Recent enforcement activity has delivered positive results. Two women from Atherton have been convicted for offences relating to drug supply and are due to be sentenced at the end of September 2026.
In Astley, proactive patrols carried out during September led to the arrest of a man found in possession of controlled drugs. He has since been released on bail on suspicion of possession of Class A drugs with intent to supply while enquiries continue.
Officers also routinely conduct joint visits with partner agencies to addresses where there are concerns that occupants may be being exploited, intimidated or coerced into criminality linked to drugs and organised crime, commonly referred to as 'cuckooing'. Where evidence of exploitation is identified, we consider all available safeguarding and enforcement options. These may include the arrest of offenders, applications for closure orders to prevent further criminality at the address, and ensuring that appropriate support services are in place to help vulnerable individuals address their needs and reduce the risk of further exploitation.