Police issue victim appeal following night of car crime across Wigan borough

By Sian Jones
Published 22nd Oct 2023, 17:45 BST
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Police are urging residents in a number of Wigan borough towns to come forward after a night of car crime.

Greater Manchester Police have issued an appeal for victims to report any vehicle interference in the Higherfold, Astley, Tyldesley and Shakerley areas during the early hours of Saturday morning (October 21).

A social media post by GMP Leigh, Atherton and Hindley said: “GMP are aware of several reports on social media relating to two males interfering with, and removing property from motor vehicles, in the Higherfold, Astley, Tyldesley and Shakerley areas during the early hours of Saturday October 21.

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"These incidents have occurred between 12.30-6am.

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“Inquiries are ongoing to identify the male offenders. Please contact us via 101 or online crime reporting if you have been the victim of crime as a result of their actions or if you have any CCTV footage of them on your street that may assist us in our investigation.”

Alternatively you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.