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| Police are appealing for the public's help to trace family of William Jackson from Orrell in Wigan.William Jackson (...
15/06/2026

| Police are appealing for the public's help to trace family of William Jackson from Orrell in Wigan.

William Jackson (70) passed away at Hartley Grove in Orrell, Wigan on 13/06/2026. There are believed to be no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death.

Anyone with information about William's next of kin should contact the police coroner’s office in Bolton on 0161 856 2300.

Atherton Great to meet everyone at Atherton Carnival today! 🎪Your local Neighbourhood Policing Team were out engaging wi...
14/06/2026

Atherton

Great to meet everyone at Atherton Carnival today! 🎪

Your local Neighbourhood Policing Team were out engaging with the community, enjoying the fantastic atmosphere and community spirit.

We hope everyone who came to see us enjoyed a tour of our vehicle and we will ensure we are restocked with GMP stickers for the next community event.

We have implemented a new engagement technique for children that involves the safe and supervised taking of fingerprints to increase interest and participation. The prints were put onto a contact card to take home as a memento.

| Officers are appealing for the public's help to located Adrian Whitty (09/04/1988), who is wanted in connection with...
13/06/2026

| Officers are appealing for the public's help to located Adrian Whitty (09/04/1988), who is wanted in connection with an assault investigation.

He is known to have links across the Wigan area.

Any information? Please call 101 or 999. You can also contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

at The Edge, WiganYou may see an increased Police presence at The Edge event space as officers carry out Project Serva...
11/06/2026

at The Edge, Wigan

You may see an increased Police presence at The Edge event space as officers carry out Project Servator deployments ahead of the upcoming by-election. These highly visible operations help disrupt criminality and provide reassurance to the community.

During the deployment, officers also met a friendly service dog hard at work—just one of many opportunities we take to engage with members of our community not just our four-legged friends.

Please stay vigilant and report anything suspicious to officers, via 101, or 999 in an emergency.

Want to know more about Project Servator? Click the following link: https://orlo.uk/dzRC1

| Jake Farrell (13/04/90) of Scholes, Wigan, has been charged with burglary, eight counts of theft from motor vehicles...
11/06/2026

| Jake Farrell (13/04/90) of Scholes, Wigan, has been charged with burglary, eight counts of theft from motor vehicles, six counts of vehicle interferences and two counts of fraud by false representation.

The charges follow an investigation by the Wigan Neighbourhood Crime Team and relate to reports from the Lower Ince area of Wigan on 8 June.

He has been remanded into custody and will appear at Wigan and Leigh Magistrates’ Court today (11/06/2026).

🚨 Appeal for Information – St John’s Church, Abram 🚨We are investigating three separate instances of criminal damage at ...
09/06/2026

🚨 Appeal for Information – St John’s Church, Abram 🚨

We are investigating three separate instances of criminal damage at St John’s Church in Abram.

This includes:
• Two incidents involving damage to irreplaceable historic windows
• The desecration of at least six graves within the churchyard

This behaviour is completely unacceptable and deeply upsetting to our local community.

We do have CCTV footage of the suspected offenders, and officers will be following up all lines of enquiry.

The most recent offence occurred between 01:00hrs and 03:00hrs on 09/06/26.

We would ask anyone with information to please come forward.

❓ Parents – do you know where your children are at those times in the early hours?

If you can help, please contact us via 101 or report information online, quoting 3431-09062026.

Let’s work together to protect our community and its history.

E Scooters/ Bikes – Hindley and Ince 🛴 ...... 🚓Over the weekend, officers carried out a targeted operation in Hindley,...
08/06/2026

E Scooters/ Bikes – Hindley and Ince 🛴 ...... 🚓

Over the weekend, officers carried out a targeted operation in Hindley, Ince and surrounding areas focusing on the illegal use of electric bikes (E-bikes) and e-scooters, which have been linked to anti-social behaviour and criminal activity across the locality.

As a result of proactive patrols and enforcement, 9 vehicles were seized. These seizures form part of our ongoing efforts to tackle nuisance riding, improve road safety, and disrupt crime.

We recognise that some people may disagree with the seizure of e-scooters and bikes. However, the fact remains that they are not permitted for use on public highways, and their misuse continues to be a regular concern raised by residents at our community police surgeries. We are listening to those concerns and taking action where necessary.

We understand the impact illegal vehicle use can have on our communities and remain committed to tackling these issues head-on.

If you have any information about crime in your area contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Thank you for your continued support.

Community Police Surgery – Platt Bridge 🚓PC Mills and PC Munyawiri attached to Abram Neighbourhood Team are holding a c...
08/06/2026

Community Police Surgery – Platt Bridge 🚓

PC Mills and PC Munyawiri attached to Abram Neighbourhood Team are holding a community police surgery at the Iceland car park in Platt Bridge today 1700-1900hrs, providing a valuable opportunity for residents to come and speak directly with their local officers.

The team are here to listen to concerns, offer practical crime prevention advice, and discuss ongoing issues affecting the area. A key focus of the surgery is tackling shoplifting incidents in the locality, working alongside businesses and the community to reduce offending and improve safety for everyone.

| Thank you to everyone who shared our appeal for missing Lilia.She has been located following the appeal.
07/06/2026

| Thank you to everyone who shared our appeal for missing Lilia.

She has been located following the appeal.

03/06/2026

🚨 Plain Clothes, Not Plain Sight 🚨

Officers were out and about conducting a plain clothes operation in and around Railway Road recently — and let’s just say, some individuals made themselves very easy to spot.
Two male offenders thought it was a good idea to ride straight into officers… on an illegal modified bike… without helmets… 🤔 Not quite the low-profile approach they might have been aiming for.

The bike has now been seized 👍
The riders, unfortunately, managed to make off 👎

But here’s the part they won’t like — we’ve got some very clear images of their faces and a good idea of where they operate. So, while they might think they got away, this isn’t the end of the road…

Investigations are underway. Watch this space 👀🚓

If you have any information relating to criminality in your area, contact GMP on 101 or using the online chat facility, alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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