Police News - Rochdale North

Insp Michelle Hughes

Inspector Michelle Hughes said: "Priorities this week continue to be around supporting vulnerable people and victims of domestic violence and tackling burglaries.

"This week we have been dealing with a further report of human trafficking in Rochdale, after a young woman approached us for help.

"After a lot of hard work we have been able to support a vulnerable victim of crime, and ensure she was able to return to a place of safety with safeguarding measures in place.

"The investigation is on going and we continue to work with our partner agencies to protect the public, target the offenders and reduce harm caused by human trafficking.

"On Thursday 23 April officers from our neighbourhood policing team carried out an operation in Rochdale town centre, in conjunction with Rochdale Council Licencing Department.

"The operation was put together following feedback from local residents and businesses and resulted in a vehicle being seized and a number of people being dealt with for various offences.

"We were out again on Friday 24 April, this time at Rochdale Exchange Centre, In addition to dealing with any offences, officers were on hand to offer crime prevention advice and giving out items related to personal safety and burglary reduction.

"Also this week officers covering the Spotland and Falinge areas attended Meanwood Primary School. Children were given the opportunity to quiz our officers, on what they do and what it is like to work for the police."

Recent Arrests

A 29-year-old female has been charged with assault following her arrest on Thursday. She was refused bail after charge and appeared before Bury and Rochdale Magistrates court on 24 April 2015.

A 44-year-old male was arrested on Wednesday 22 April on suspicion of burglary. He has been bailed pending further enquiries.

A 30-year-old male was arrested on Thursday 23 April on suspicion of robbery. He has been bailed pending further enquires.

A 38-year-old male has been charged with assault and criminal damage following his arrest on Thursday 23 April. He has been bailed to appear before Manchester and Salford magistrates on 11 May 2015.