Fighting Crime in Brinnington
Seven people have been arrested following a series of dawn warrants to target a suspected gang of violent criminals.
This morning, 7 July 2014, police in Stockport executed a number of warrants in the Brinnington area following a string of violent home invasions and assaults, during which homeowners were either threatened or attacked.
Assisted by the Tactical Aid Unit, seven warrants were carried out and seven men have been arrested on suspicion of assault and aggravated burglary.
Detective Sergeant Matt Tarr said: "We believe the gang responsible for these violent attacks and home invasions are involved in an extensive criminal web that involves drugs, weapons and burglaries.
"During one of assault the homeowner suffered a nasty wound to his arm as a result of being attacked with a machete so clearly those responsible are dangerous and have no qualms about resorting to violence.
"We also believe there may be a case of mistaken identity in a number of these burglaries meaning innocent people who are not involved in this criminal web are being unfairly and unnecessarily subjected to a great deal of distress and upset.
"That is why we have taken this action today and arrested seven people on suspicion of robbery.
"Police in Stockport, together with our partner agencies, have made huge inroads into tackling organised criminality in this town and in recent years we have seized millions of pounds in drugs and cash and put behind bars some high-profile criminals which has disrupted the supply of weapons and drugs onto our streets.
"We know that residents want us to take a tough stand against those involved in the supply of drugs and other criminality that destroys the fabric of the communities we serve. I hope today sends a message to the community, including the criminal fraternity, that we will not allow people to be terrorised in their own homes and we will be coming for anyone who is involved."
Anyone who has information is asked to call police on 101 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
To find out more about Greater Manchester Police please visit our website.
You should call 101, the new national non-emergency number, to report crime and other concerns that do not require an emergency response.
Always call 999 in an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, violence is being used or threatened or where there is danger to life.
You can also call anonymously with information about crime to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Crimestoppers is an independent charity who will not want your name, just your information. Your call will not be traced or recorded and you do not have to go to court or give a statement.
Fighting Crime in Brinnington
Seven people have been arrested following a series of dawn warrants to target a suspected gang of violent criminals.
This morning, 7 July 2014, police in Stockport executed a number of warrants in the Brinnington area following a string of violent home invasions and assaults, during which homeowners were either threatened or attacked.
Assisted by the Tactical Aid Unit, seven warrants were carried out and seven men have been arrested on suspicion of assault and aggravated burglary.
Detective Sergeant Matt Tarr said: "We believe the gang responsible for these violent attacks and home invasions are involved in an extensive criminal web that involves drugs, weapons and burglaries.
"During one of assault the homeowner suffered a nasty wound to his arm as a result of being attacked with a machete so clearly those responsible are dangerous and have no qualms about resorting to violence.
"We also believe there may be a case of mistaken identity in a number of these burglaries meaning innocent people who are not involved in this criminal web are being unfairly and unnecessarily subjected to a great deal of distress and upset.
"That is why we have taken this action today and arrested seven people on suspicion of robbery.
"Police in Stockport, together with our partner agencies, have made huge inroads into tackling organised criminality in this town and in recent years we have seized millions of pounds in drugs and cash and put behind bars some high-profile criminals which has disrupted the supply of weapons and drugs onto our streets.
"We know that residents want us to take a tough stand against those involved in the supply of drugs and other criminality that destroys the fabric of the communities we serve. I hope today sends a message to the community, including the criminal fraternity, that we will not allow people to be terrorised in their own homes and we will be coming for anyone who is involved."
Anyone who has information is asked to call police on 101 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
To find out more about Greater Manchester Police please visit our website.
You should call 101, the new national non-emergency number, to report crime and other concerns that do not require an emergency response.
Always call 999 in an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, violence is being used or threatened or where there is danger to life.
You can also call anonymously with information about crime to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Crimestoppers is an independent charity who will not want your name, just your information. Your call will not be traced or recorded and you do not have to go to court or give a statement.