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On Thursday 14th August, Chief Superintendent Helen Critchley, district commander for Bolton, and the south neighbourhood team led a proactive day of action in Bolton town centre as part of the force’s ongoing Safe4Summer campaign.
The day had two areas of focus: road safety and community engagement.
In response to ongoing concerns about road traffic incidents in Bolton, officers conducted an hour-long traffic operation at the interchange of Thynne Street and Trinity Street, targeting unsafe driving behaviours such as mobile phone use and failure to wear seatbelts, as well as looking out for dangerous vehicle faults.
During the operation, officers stopped 13 drivers, 11 of which resulted in traffic offences.
This is part of a concerted effort to address road traffic incidents in the district of Bolton which been a historic hot spot for road traffic incidents. However, in 2024, the district recorded its lowest number of road fatalities since 2019, with just six deaths, thanks to initiatives such Operation Classify.
The second part of the day saw officers walking through the town centre and into Bolton Market, speaking with residents and business owners about the issues that matter most to them, such as anti-social behaviour and retail crime.
The operation in Bolton is one of many taking place across Greater Manchester this summer as part of the force’s Safe4Summer campaign, aiming to reduce crime and increase police visibility.
Chief Superintendent Helen Critchley, district commander for Bolton, said: “This is about making sure everyone who visits Bolton can have a safe and enjoyable time.
“We know Bolton has had issues with road traffic incidents, which is why we were out today dealing with those who commit offences and preventing more harm being done.
“As well as enforcing the law around speeding, mobile phone use, and wearing a seatbelt, today’s operation was also
about education and prevention.
“The team and I were also out engaging with the community to hear and address their concerns, prevent future crime, and ensure people can enjoy the great town of Bolton.
“Residents around Greater Manchester should expect to see a higher visibility of staff in our towns as part of our Safe4Summer campaign. We’re there to listen and ensure people enjoy their time while remain safe.”
A Tameside policing operation has cracked down on ASB with proactive patrols tackling everything from drug use to problematic street drinking.
A proactive policing operation was launched in June, with funding providing extra patrols across Ashton-under-Lyne and surrounding areas identified as having repeat offences, including local transport hubs and shopping spots.
Officers target these areas at peak times and further undertake disruption visits to pre-emptively stop incidents.
The operation has seen a crackdown and multiple actions and positive outcomes. July, August, and September saw a range of results in Ashton town centre, including 12 arrests, 28 stop-searches, 33 public space protection order warnings issued, and 30 logs responded to.
As an example of the reduction in quarter three of this year, August reported 30 incidents of ASB, while September recorded 10 – showing the positive effects of the ongoing work.
The operation has meant more patrols have been targeting the issues that the public care about and ensuring that criminals and anti-social behaviour are stopped in their tracks.
Tameside work.
As part of anti-social behaviour week, on Wednesday, neighbourhood officers in Ashton town centre secured two arrests on suspicion of possession of a Class B drug, which resulted in street cautions.
Further cautions were issued for someone smoking cannabis in public, while other people were provided with words of advice.
Sergeant Rob Froggatt, from GMP’s Tameside district, said: “People want to see officers out and about in the community, engaging with the public, and locking up those who disrupt their lives. Our operation is delivering exactly that.
“We know and appreciate just how much anti-social behaviour can disrupt people’s lives – whether it’s people taking drugs in public or intimidating people in town centres – and our work is designed to crack down on exactly those sort of offences.
“In addition to our own work, we liaise closely with partners in the community, including local charities and services, to ensure we stop ASB from progressing into more serious offences. Likewise, by conducting preventative engagement work, we can stop the offences from ever happening.
“If you are having issues with ASB, I would urge you to get in touch with your local team, who will be best-placed to offer advice and support on the issues you are having.”
You should call 101, the 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.
You can access many of our services online at www.gmp.police.uk
Earlier this year (2024), we launched a proactive operation to tackle a suspected criminal network responsible for the importation and distribution of cannabis.
In January we arrested eight people in connection with this investigation, and this morning, we have arrested a further 6 individuals, aged between 20 and 24 on suspicion of importation of cannabis.
Throughout this investigation, we’ve seized 675.5 kilograms of cannabis and Border Force officials have intercepted several parcels. Each package is estimated to be worth just over £5 million wholesale price and during our investigation we have seized £ 474,000 in cash.
It’s believed that each of the individuals have their own role to play in the conspiracy, ranging from orchestrating the importation of the drugs, to selling the drugs to customers across the UK, to allowing criminals to use their home addresses to send shipments to.
Detective Inspector Claire Rawcliffe from GMP Serious Organised Crime Group said: “We know that organised criminal networks will seek to exploit infrastructure like the postal or fast parcel system to bring their illegal commodities into the UK undetected, but we are working closely and collaboratively with a variety of partners and colleagues to stop them.
“The cost and damage to lives that drugs cause our communities is incalculable, and by working with colleagues at Border Force, we’ve been able to prevent sizable quantities of drugs infiltrating our street and causing further harm and exploitation.”
ou should call 101, the 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.
You can access many of our services online at www.gmp.police.uk
Earlier this year (2024), we launched a proactive operation to tackle a suspected criminal network responsible for the importation and distribution of cannabis.
In January we arrested eight people in connection with this investigation, and this morning, we have arrested a further 6 individuals, aged between 20 and 24 on suspicion of importation of cannabis.
Throughout this investigation, we’ve seized 675.5 kilograms of cannabis and Border Force officials have intercepted several parcels. Each package is estimated to be worth just over £5 million wholesale price and during our investigation we have seized £ 474,000 in cash.
It’s believed that each of the individuals have their own role to play in the conspiracy, ranging from orchestrating the importation of the drugs, to selling the drugs to customers across the UK, to allowing criminals to use their home addresses to send shipments to.
Detective Inspector Claire Rawcliffe from GMP Serious Organised Crime Group said: “We know that organised criminal networks will seek to exploit infrastructure like the postal or fast parcel system to bring their illegal commodities into the UK undetected, but we are working closely and collaboratively with a variety of partners and colleagues to stop them.
“The cost and damage to lives that drugs cause our communities is incalculable, and by working with colleagues at Border Force, we’ve been able to prevent sizable quantities of drugs infiltrating our street and causing further harm and exploitation.”
ou should call 101, the 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.
You can access many of our services online at www.gmp.police.uk
Earlier this year (2024), we launched a proactive operation to tackle a suspected criminal network responsible for the importation and distribution of cannabis.
In January we arrested eight people in connection with this investigation, and this morning, we have arrested a further 6 individuals, aged between 20 and 24 on suspicion of importation of cannabis.
Throughout this investigation, we’ve seized 675.5 kilograms of cannabis and Border Force officials have intercepted several parcels. Each package is estimated to be worth just over £5 million wholesale price and during our investigation we have seized £ 474,000 in cash.
It’s believed that each of the individuals have their own role to play in the conspiracy, ranging from orchestrating the importation of the drugs, to selling the drugs to customers across the UK, to allowing criminals to use their home addresses to send shipments to.
Detective Inspector Claire Rawcliffe from GMP Serious Organised Crime Group said: “We know that organised criminal networks will seek to exploit infrastructure like the postal or fast parcel system to bring their illegal commodities into the UK undetected, but we are working closely and collaboratively with a variety of partners and colleagues to stop them.
“The cost and damage to lives that drugs cause our communities is incalculable, and by working with colleagues at Border Force, we’ve been able to prevent sizable quantities of drugs infiltrating our street and causing further harm and exploitation.”
ou should call 101, the 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.
You can access many of our services online at www.gmp.police.uk
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A Tameside policing operation has cracked down on ASB with proactive patrols tackling everything from drug use to problematic street drinking.
A proactive policing operation was launched in June, with funding providing extra patrols across Ashton-under-Lyne and surrounding areas identified as having repeat offences, including local transport hubs and shopping spots.
Officers target these areas at peak times and further undertake disruption visits to pre-emptively stop incidents.
The operation has seen a crackdown and multiple actions and positive outcomes. July, August, and September saw a range of results in Ashton town centre, including 12 arrests, 28 stop-searches, 33 public space protection order warnings issued, and 30 logs responded to.
As an example of the reduction in quarter three of this year, August reported 30 incidents of ASB, while September recorded 10 – showing the positive effects of the ongoing work.
The operation has meant more patrols have been targeting the issues that the public care about and ensuring that criminals and anti-social behaviour are stopped in their tracks.
Tameside work.
As part of anti-social behaviour week, on Wednesday, neighbourhood officers in Ashton town centre secured two arrests on suspicion of possession of a Class B drug, which resulted in street cautions.
Further cautions were issued for someone smoking cannabis in public, while other people were provided with words of advice.
Sergeant Rob Froggatt, from GMP’s Tameside district, said: “People want to see officers out and about in the community, engaging with the public, and locking up those who disrupt their lives. Our operation is delivering exactly that.
“We know and appreciate just how much anti-social behaviour can disrupt people’s lives – whether it’s people taking drugs in public or intimidating people in town centres – and our work is designed to crack down on exactly those sort of offences.
“In addition to our own work, we liaise closely with partners in the community, including local charities and services, to ensure we stop ASB from progressing into more serious offences. Likewise, by conducting preventative engagement work, we can stop the offences from ever happening.
“If you are having issues with ASB, I would urge you to get in touch with your local team, who will be best-placed to offer advice and support on the issues you are having.”
You should call 101, the 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.
You can access many of our services online at www.gmp.police.uk
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Earlier this year (2024), we launched a proactive operation to tackle a suspected criminal network responsible for the importation and distribution of cannabis.
In January we arrested eight people in connection with this investigation, and this morning, we have arrested a further 6 individuals, aged between 20 and 24 on suspicion of importation of cannabis.
Throughout this investigation, we’ve seized 675.5 kilograms of cannabis and Border Force officials have intercepted several parcels. Each package is estimated to be worth just over £5 million wholesale price and during our investigation we have seized £ 474,000 in cash.
It’s believed that each of the individuals have their own role to play in the conspiracy, ranging from orchestrating the importation of the drugs, to selling the drugs to customers across the UK, to allowing criminals to use their home addresses to send shipments to.
Detective Inspector Claire Rawcliffe from GMP Serious Organised Crime Group said: “We know that organised criminal networks will seek to exploit infrastructure like the postal or fast parcel system to bring their illegal commodities into the UK undetected, but we are working closely and collaboratively with a variety of partners and colleagues to stop them.
“The cost and damage to lives that drugs cause our communities is incalculable, and by working with colleagues at Border Force, we’ve been able to prevent sizable quantities of drugs infiltrating our street and causing further harm and exploitation.”
ou should call 101, the 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.
You can access many of our services online at www.gmp.police.uk
Four men suspected of dealing drugs are in custody after a series of warrants across Stockport this morning (22/5/25).
The co-ordinated strikes by our County Lines and Challenger teams took place at just after 5am in Brinnington.
Around 40 officers were deployed for the proactive action at addresses in Brinnington, Stockport.
The four men – aged 64, 52, 28 and 21 – were arrested on suspicion of drug dealing and remain in custody for questioning.
During the raids, officers recovered cash and drugs, as well as equipment that can be used in the making of drugs – everything recovered is being forensically analysed.
Detective Constable Richard Bennett said: “Today’s action will have a considerable impact on drug supply and associated crime across the area.
“County lines drug gangs pose a significant threat, especially young people and the vulnerable, and bring misery to our communities.
“We rely on information from the public to be our eyes and ears on the streets - help us to rid your communities of drugs and related crime by reporting information about drug dealing and other issues.
“You can also report information and crimes on our website (www.gmp.police.uk) using the 'report' tool. Alternatively, you can report information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Always call 999 in an emergency.”
County lines is the use of dedicated phone lines to deal drugs from one location to another, often across county borders, that is likely to exploit children and vulnerable adults.
Programme Challenger is our multi-agency approach to tackling organised crime in Greater Manchester, with police and partners dedicated to pursuing criminals and protecting victims.
Since Sept 2022 to end of March 2025, our County Lines operation has:
Issued 155 warrants
Made 390 arrests
Seen 322 drug dealers charged
Seized 106 kg of drugs
Closed 413 drug lines closed
Secured around 850 years’ of jail time.
You should call 101, the 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.
You can access many of our services online at www.gmp.police.uk
A Tameside policing operation has cracked down on ASB with proactive patrols tackling everything from drug use to problematic street drinking.
A proactive policing operation was launched in June, with funding providing extra patrols across Ashton-under-Lyne and surrounding areas identified as having repeat offences, including local transport hubs and shopping spots.
Officers target these areas at peak times and further undertake disruption visits to pre-emptively stop incidents.
The operation has seen a crackdown and multiple actions and positive outcomes. July, August, and September saw a range of results in Ashton town centre, including 12 arrests, 28 stop-searches, 33 public space protection order warnings issued, and 30 logs responded to.
As an example of the reduction in quarter three of this year, August reported 30 incidents of ASB, while September recorded 10 – showing the positive effects of the ongoing work.
The operation has meant more patrols have been targeting the issues that the public care about and ensuring that criminals and anti-social behaviour are stopped in their tracks.
Tameside work.
As part of anti-social behaviour week, on Wednesday, neighbourhood officers in Ashton town centre secured two arrests on suspicion of possession of a Class B drug, which resulted in street cautions.
Further cautions were issued for someone smoking cannabis in public, while other people were provided with words of advice.
Sergeant Rob Froggatt, from GMP’s Tameside district, said: “People want to see officers out and about in the community, engaging with the public, and locking up those who disrupt their lives. Our operation is delivering exactly that.
“We know and appreciate just how much anti-social behaviour can disrupt people’s lives – whether it’s people taking drugs in public or intimidating people in town centres – and our work is designed to crack down on exactly those sort of offences.
“In addition to our own work, we liaise closely with partners in the community, including local charities and services, to ensure we stop ASB from progressing into more serious offences. Likewise, by conducting preventative engagement work, we can stop the offences from ever happening.
“If you are having issues with ASB, I would urge you to get in touch with your local team, who will be best-placed to offer advice and support on the issues you are having.”
You should call 101, the 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.
You can access many of our services online at www.gmp.police.uk
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Earlier this year (2024), we launched a proactive operation to tackle a suspected criminal network responsible for the importation and distribution of cannabis.
In January we arrested eight people in connection with this investigation, and this morning, we have arrested a further 6 individuals, aged between 20 and 24 on suspicion of importation of cannabis.
Throughout this investigation, we’ve seized 675.5 kilograms of cannabis and Border Force officials have intercepted several parcels. Each package is estimated to be worth just over £5 million wholesale price and during our investigation we have seized £ 474,000 in cash.
It’s believed that each of the individuals have their own role to play in the conspiracy, ranging from orchestrating the importation of the drugs, to selling the drugs to customers across the UK, to allowing criminals to use their home addresses to send shipments to.
Detective Inspector Claire Rawcliffe from GMP Serious Organised Crime Group said: “We know that organised criminal networks will seek to exploit infrastructure like the postal or fast parcel system to bring their illegal commodities into the UK undetected, but we are working closely and collaboratively with a variety of partners and colleagues to stop them.
“The cost and damage to lives that drugs cause our communities is incalculable, and by working with colleagues at Border Force, we’ve been able to prevent sizable quantities of drugs infiltrating our street and causing further harm and exploitation.”
ou should call 101, the 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.
You can access many of our services online at www.gmp.police.uk
This morning, officers executed four arrest warrants at addresses on Derbyshire Avenue in Stretford, resulting in five arrests.
At the first address, a 16‑year‑old boy was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class B drugs, as well as an unrelated robbery offence.
At the second address, a 39‑year‑old man was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class B drugs.
At the third address, two men, aged 28 and 61and a 59‑year‑old woman were arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class A and Class B drugs.
No drugs were located at the fourth address; however, a mobile phone was seized as part of the ongoing investigation.
These warrants were executed following a proactive investigation led by Trafford North’s Neighbourhood Team into drug supply linked to Derbyshire Avenue.
The team remains committed to tackling drug dealing and associated criminality across the Trafford area.
Intelligence from the local community played a vital role. Based on this information, officers believed the four addresses were connected to the supply of controlled substances.
Collaboration was key to the success of this operation. The Neighbourhood Team worked alongside the Tactical Dog Unit, the Drone Unit, our Challenger Team, and the Regional Organised Crime Unit, ensuring a coordinated and robust approach.
upon entry, officers recovered cannabis at three properties, secured multiple arrests, and seized a quantity of white powder - believed to be cocaine - which has been sent for forensic testing.
All five suspects remain in custody for further questioning.
Inspector Jamie Jeffries, from the Trafford North Neighbourhood Team said: “Executing four warrants at the same time on the same street is a significant undertaking and reflects the seriousness of the intelligence we received.
“This level of coordinated action demands careful planning and considerable resources, and it shows our determination to disrupt drug networks operating in Trafford.
“Thanks to crucial information from the public, our Trafford North Neighbourhood Team was able to act decisively against addresses suspected of working together in drug supply.
“Conducting multiple warrants in one operation sends a clear message: if you choose to deal drugs, we will gather the evidence and take robust, swift action.
“We remain firmly committed to keeping Trafford safe, and I encourage anyone with concerns to keep coming forward — community intelligence directly drives operations like today’s.
Anyone with information about criminal activity is urged to contact police on 101, Live Chat or report anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
You should call 101, the 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.
You can access many of our services online at www.gmp.police.uk
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On Thursday 14th August, Chief Superintendent Helen Critchley, district commander for Bolton, and the south neighbourhood team led a proactive day of action in Bolton town centre as part of the force’s ongoing Safe4Summer campaign.
The day had two areas of focus: road safety and community engagement.
In response to ongoing concerns about road traffic incidents in Bolton, officers conducted an hour-long traffic operation at the interchange of Thynne Street and Trinity Street, targeting unsafe driving behaviours such as mobile phone use and failure to wear seatbelts, as well as looking out for dangerous vehicle faults.
During the operation, officers stopped 13 drivers, 11 of which resulted in traffic offences.
This is part of a concerted effort to address road traffic incidents in the district of Bolton which been a historic hot spot for road traffic incidents. However, in 2024, the district recorded its lowest number of road fatalities since 2019, with just six deaths, thanks to initiatives such Operation Classify.
The second part of the day saw officers walking through the town centre and into Bolton Market, speaking with residents and business owners about the issues that matter most to them, such as anti-social behaviour and retail crime.
The operation in Bolton is one of many taking place across Greater Manchester this summer as part of the force’s Safe4Summer campaign, aiming to reduce crime and increase police visibility.
Chief Superintendent Helen Critchley, district commander for Bolton, said: “This is about making sure everyone who visits Bolton can have a safe and enjoyable time.
“We know Bolton has had issues with road traffic incidents, which is why we were out today dealing with those who commit offences and preventing more harm being done.
“As well as enforcing the law around speeding, mobile phone use, and wearing a seatbelt, today’s operation was also
about education and prevention.
“The team and I were also out engaging with the community to hear and address their concerns, prevent future crime, and ensure people can enjoy the great town of Bolton.
“Residents around Greater Manchester should expect to see a higher visibility of staff in our towns as part of our Safe4Summer campaign. We’re there to listen and ensure people enjoy their time while remain safe.”
Officers in GMP’s Bolton district supported by our Tactical Aid Unit conducted warrants at five addresses in Farnworth, Bolton this morning, 9 January 2024, as part of an investigation into stolen work vans in the area.
The investigation which was also aided by intelligence passed to us by the community alongside a meticulous investigation and proactive policing has resulted in the arrests of five people.
Five men between the ages of 20 and 45 were all arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to steal motor vehicles.
Officers have also seized a quantity of drugs containing all classes of illicit substances and other items officers believe were used to steal vehicles.
Detective Sergeant Matt Quayle of GMP’s Bolton district, said: “This morning’s warrants are the culmination of a thorough investigation by our Neighbourhood Crime Team.
“Most of us know someone who has been a victim of vehicle crime of some sort, and we understand how disruptive this type of crime can be, not just financially but also emotionally, and we are focussing our efforts to tackle those who blight communities.
“I’d like to thank the community for their support in reporting information to us means we can play a part in making local neighbourhoods safer and I urge the public to continue keeping this open line of communication with police about criminal activities or expressing their concerns through contacting us directly via live-chat, speaking to your local neighbourhood officer or anonymously through Crimestoppers.
“Every bit of information, no matter how small, contributes to our investigations across Greater Manchester and could support us in tackling vehicle crime at its root.”
On Thursday 14th August, Chief Superintendent Helen Critchley, district commander for Bolton, and the south neighbourhood team led a proactive day of action in Bolton town centre as part of the force’s ongoing Safe4Summer campaign.
The day had two areas of focus: road safety and community engagement.
In response to ongoing concerns about road traffic incidents in Bolton, officers conducted an hour-long traffic operation at the interchange of Thynne Street and Trinity Street, targeting unsafe driving behaviours such as mobile phone use and failure to wear seatbelts, as well as looking out for dangerous vehicle faults.
During the operation, officers stopped 13 drivers, 11 of which resulted in traffic offences.
This is part of a concerted effort to address road traffic incidents in the district of Bolton which been a historic hot spot for road traffic incidents. However, in 2024, the district recorded its lowest number of road fatalities since 2019, with just six deaths, thanks to initiatives such Operation Classify.
The second part of the day saw officers walking through the town centre and into Bolton Market, speaking with residents and business owners about the issues that matter most to them, such as anti-social behaviour and retail crime.
The operation in Bolton is one of many taking place across Greater Manchester this summer as part of the force’s Safe4Summer campaign, aiming to reduce crime and increase police visibility.
Chief Superintendent Helen Critchley, district commander for Bolton, said: “This is about making sure everyone who visits Bolton can have a safe and enjoyable time.
“We know Bolton has had issues with road traffic incidents, which is why we were out today dealing with those who commit offences and preventing more harm being done.
“As well as enforcing the law around speeding, mobile phone use, and wearing a seatbelt, today’s operation was also
about education and prevention.
“The team and I were also out engaging with the community to hear and address their concerns, prevent future crime, and ensure people can enjoy the great town of Bolton.
“Residents around Greater Manchester should expect to see a higher visibility of staff in our towns as part of our Safe4Summer campaign. We’re there to listen and ensure people enjoy their time while remain safe.”
On Thursday 14th August, Chief Superintendent Helen Critchley, district commander for Bolton, and the south neighbourhood team led a proactive day of action in Bolton town centre as part of the force’s ongoing Safe4Summer campaign.
The day had two areas of focus: road safety and community engagement.
In response to ongoing concerns about road traffic incidents in Bolton, officers conducted an hour-long traffic operation at the interchange of Thynne Street and Trinity Street, targeting unsafe driving behaviours such as mobile phone use and failure to wear seatbelts, as well as looking out for dangerous vehicle faults.
During the operation, officers stopped 13 drivers, 11 of which resulted in traffic offences.
This is part of a concerted effort to address road traffic incidents in the district of Bolton which been a historic hot spot for road traffic incidents. However, in 2024, the district recorded its lowest number of road fatalities since 2019, with just six deaths, thanks to initiatives such Operation Classify.
The second part of the day saw officers walking through the town centre and into Bolton Market, speaking with residents and business owners about the issues that matter most to them, such as anti-social behaviour and retail crime.
The operation in Bolton is one of many taking place across Greater Manchester this summer as part of the force’s Safe4Summer campaign, aiming to reduce crime and increase police visibility.
Chief Superintendent Helen Critchley, district commander for Bolton, said: “This is about making sure everyone who visits Bolton can have a safe and enjoyable time.
“We know Bolton has had issues with road traffic incidents, which is why we were out today dealing with those who commit offences and preventing more harm being done.
“As well as enforcing the law around speeding, mobile phone use, and wearing a seatbelt, today’s operation was also
about education and prevention.
“The team and I were also out engaging with the community to hear and address their concerns, prevent future crime, and ensure people can enjoy the great town of Bolton.
“Residents around Greater Manchester should expect to see a higher visibility of staff in our towns as part of our Safe4Summer campaign. We’re there to listen and ensure people enjoy their time while remain safe.”
On Thursday 14th August, Chief Superintendent Helen Critchley, district commander for Bolton, and the south neighbourhood team led a proactive day of action in Bolton town centre as part of the force’s ongoing Safe4Summer campaign.
The day had two areas of focus: road safety and community engagement.
In response to ongoing concerns about road traffic incidents in Bolton, officers conducted an hour-long traffic operation at the interchange of Thynne Street and Trinity Street, targeting unsafe driving behaviours such as mobile phone use and failure to wear seatbelts, as well as looking out for dangerous vehicle faults.
During the operation, officers stopped 13 drivers, 11 of which resulted in traffic offences.
This is part of a concerted effort to address road traffic incidents in the district of Bolton which been a historic hot spot for road traffic incidents. However, in 2024, the district recorded its lowest number of road fatalities since 2019, with just six deaths, thanks to initiatives such Operation Classify.
The second part of the day saw officers walking through the town centre and into Bolton Market, speaking with residents and business owners about the issues that matter most to them, such as anti-social behaviour and retail crime.
The operation in Bolton is one of many taking place across Greater Manchester this summer as part of the force’s Safe4Summer campaign, aiming to reduce crime and increase police visibility.
Chief Superintendent Helen Critchley, district commander for Bolton, said: “This is about making sure everyone who visits Bolton can have a safe and enjoyable time.
“We know Bolton has had issues with road traffic incidents, which is why we were out today dealing with those who commit offences and preventing more harm being done.
“As well as enforcing the law around speeding, mobile phone use, and wearing a seatbelt, today’s operation was also
about education and prevention.
“The team and I were also out engaging with the community to hear and address their concerns, prevent future crime, and ensure people can enjoy the great town of Bolton.
“Residents around Greater Manchester should expect to see a higher visibility of staff in our towns as part of our Safe4Summer campaign. We’re there to listen and ensure people enjoy their time while remain safe.”