Greater Manchester Police have implemented a section 35 dispersal order in Failsworth, Oldham, from noon on Saturday until 7am on Sunday following reports of disorder and criminal damage. The order covers the Partington Street area extending to Brierly Avenue, Lord Lane and Ashton Road East. Police reported groups of youths causing criminal damage at a business and concern to local communities. Inspector Matthew Catlow stated the order provides officers with additional powers to deal with anti-social behaviour and protect people and businesses. The dispersal order allows officers to exclude individuals from the specified area during stated times.
Greater Manchester Police implemented a Section 35 dispersal order in Failsworth from 12pm Saturday April 11 to 7am Sunday April 12 2026. The order covers the Partington Street area including Lord Lane between Ashton Road West and Brierley Avenue, Brierley Avenue between Lord Lane and Ashton Road East, and Ashton Road East through to Ashton Road West up to Lord Lane. Police reported groups of young people linked to criminal damage at a local business and behaviour causing concern among residents. Inspector Matthew Catlow stated the order provides officers with additional powers to deal with anti-social behaviour and protect people and businesses. The police urged anyone with information to contact them via 101, Live Chat, or Crimestoppers anonymously.
A man has been arrested following a 120mph police chase on the M60 in Oldham. The 37-year-old, who Greater Manchester Police said was wanted on recall to prison, was driving a BMW on the motorway when he was spotted by an officer from the Tactical Vehicle Intercept Unit. The officer followed for around five minutes. A video released by police showed an officer stating the BMW driver had appeared to be exiting the motorway but then veered back into the main carriageway. Police chase on the M60 near Oldham (Image: GMP) Police then pursued the man as he weaved in between other vehicles and allegedly into oncoming traffic. The two-minute pursuit in rainy conditions reached speeds of up to 120mph
Three men have been arrested in Oldham in the early hours of Thursday (April 9) after tools and equipment suspected of being used in thefts were discovered. At around 2.35am, officers stopped a vehicle on Rochdale Road in Royton, Oldham, in which three men were inside. Inside the vehicle, police found numerous tools and items, including balaclavas, winches, jamming equipment, and false plates. A balaclava seized by police (Image: GMP) The three occupants-aged 37, 41, and 42-were subsequently arrested on suspicion of going equipped. The men remain in custody for questioning, while the recovered items will be assessed in due course. Man with links to several parts of Oldham wanted by police as
An appeal has been launched to trace a man in his 30s with links to several areas of Oldham who is wanted back in prison. Greater Manchester Police has said it is looking to find a man called Mark Batey. Police have said the 35-year-old is wanted on recall to prison. Three fires on moors near Dovestone and Blackstone Edge Warning as major motorway to close overnight for more than a month Pub reopens under new owner with glowing reviews from customers Now, police are appealing to members of the public to help them trace Batey, who has links to the Lees, Shaw and Uppermill areas of Oldham. Anyone with any information about his whereabouts is urged to get in touch with police by calling 0161 85
Three men were injured in the incident close to Copster Park An area of Copster Hill Road was taped off yesterday (Image: ASP) Locals have described the moment a man collapsed on the street in broad daylight after a violent altercation near an Oldham park. Greater Manchester Police said they were called to the scene on Copster Hill Road in the Hathershaw area of the town at around 3pm yesterday (April 7) following reports of a disturbance 'involving a group of people who became violent'. Multiple ambulances also attended the scene where three men-aged 19, 23 and 24-were rushed to hospital following the brawl , which is believed to have involved weapons. Local business employee Sam, 32, said
Greater Manchester Police are appealing for witnesses after a disturbance on Copster Hill Road, Oldham, on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. Three males aged 19, 23 and 24 were taken to hospital with injuries not deemed life-changing or life-threatening. Officers were called shortly before 3pm following reports of a group disturbance. Detective Inspector Kelly Paterson from Oldham CID stated there is no wider threat to the community and a scene remains in place for forensic investigation. Police are working to identify those involved and have increased patrols in the area.
A Lego thief from Oldham with an 'appalling' criminal record stole £100s worth of the toys and then attacked his father while on bail, a court has heard. Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court heard Robert Vaughan stole £144 worth of Lego from a B&M in October last year, but dropped it when running from the police. Staff told police that Vaughan, of Ashton Road, had been to the Chorley store the week before, when he had taken £214 worth of Lego. He then went back in November and took another £81 worth of Lego. In an interview after his arrest, he revealed his true identity and told police he had no memory of the October thefts, but that he had gone to the store on November 17 with plans to s
Harry Hesketh was sentenced at Minshull Street Crown Court for assaulting PC Alexander outside the Church Inn pub in Failsworth on October 31. The court heard Hesketh hit PC Alexander in the back of the head while she was in full uniform trying to break up a fight. PC Alexander was left choking on her own blood and suffered seizures, requiring surgery for a broken nose and deviated septum. Hesketh claimed he didn't know she was a police officer and panicked when he realised. He received a 12-month suspended sentence, 300 hours unpaid work, 15 rehabilitation days, and £500 compensation.
Greater Manchester Police have launched an appeal to trace George Hill, a 28-year-old man with links to Oldham and Rochdale who is wanted on recall to prison. Police are seeking public assistance to locate Hill and have provided multiple contact methods including calling 101, using the LiveChat function at gmp.police.uk, or contacting Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. The appeal comes as part of ongoing efforts to locate individuals wanted back in prison.
No criminal charges will be brought after an investigation into an alleged far-right gathering at the Duke of Edinburgh pub in Royton to celebrate Hitler's birthday. In April 2025, images circulated online showing people with flags and a swastika-decorated cake. Nine people were arrested on suspicion of Section 18 Public Order Act offences but GMP confirmed no further action will be taken due to insufficient evidence. Police recovered imitation firearms, weapons, and Nazi memorabilia during raids across Rochdale, Bolton, Trafford, Stockport, and Southport. A suspected grenade was found in Bolton and made safe by Explosive Ordnance Disposal. MP Jim McMahon condemned the event as an affront to those who fought Nazis.
Greater Manchester Police are searching for Terry Dervan, 37, who escaped lawful custody and was last seen at Greenacres Cemetery in Oldham on Thursday, March 26. Dervan is wanted on recall to prison and also has links to the Tameside area. Police say he does not pose a risk to the wider community. Officers are appealing for public assistance and have released an image of Dervan. Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 0161 856 0889 or 101 quoting log 1838 of 26/03/26, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
A singer from Oldham was found by a friend with a stab wound, an inquest has heard. Assistant Coroner Joanne Logan opened an inquest into the death of Patrick O'Hare, more commonly known as Paddy, at Rochdale Coroner's Court on Wednesday (March 25). He died at a property on Higginshaw Lane in Royton on March 8 . Police coroner's officer Jane Scullian told the court that Mr O'Hare had been found by a friend with a fatal stab wound. A man in his 40s was arrested on suspicion of murder but was released with no further action . The inquest heard how a police investigation and Home Office post-mortem 'ruled out third-party involvement' and found there were 'no suspicious circumstances'.
Greater Manchester Police arrested two men after discovering £500,000 worth of counterfeit goods in shipping containers on Hobson Street, Failsworth. Officers stopped a suspicious vehicle on Queens Road, Cheetham Hill, finding 12 pairs of Nike trainers with fake receipts and £3,000 cash. The search led to three containers containing fake designer clothing, footwear and perfume. A man in his 50s and a man in his 30s were arrested on suspicion of money laundering and trademark offences under the Trade Marks Act 1994.
Greater Manchester Police cordoned off two areas at Tandle Hill Country Park on March 23 after reports of a teenage girl being assaulted. The alleged assault occurred on March 20, with police called on March 21. Scenes were placed around the monument viewpoint and cafe entrance while forensic teams conducted searches. Police confirmed the scenes have now been closed. Officers remain visible locally to provide reassurance and support the investigation.
Benjamin Bailey, 27, of Fifth Avenue, Limeside, Oldham, became the first person in UK history to be charged with tailgating after being arrested at the Carabao Cup Final at Wembley on March 22, 2026. The new offence, introduced at 00:01am that day, criminalises entering football matches without a ticket following serious disorder at the Euro 2020 final. Bailey will appear at Willesden Magistrates' Court on May 1. Tailgating convictions carry up to five years football banning orders and £1,000 fines. The Met Police made 20 arrests at the final, a 78% reduction from last year's 91 arrests.
Emergency services responded to a welfare call on Park Bridge Road near Daisy Nook Country Park in Oldham this afternoon. Police, ambulances, fire service, and a police helicopter attended the scene. A man was returned to safety after a long negotiation and subsequently arrested on suspicion of class A drugs. Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service deployed specialist water rescue teams near the Medlock River just before 3pm, establishing safe systems of work on both riverbank and waterside. Fire crews remained until all risks were mitigated and the scene was handed over to police.
Eleven people aged 24-77 were arrested in early morning raids across Oldham, Rochdale and Tameside on March 19, 2026. Police executed eight warrants targeting a suspected organised crime group involved in class A drug distribution and firearms. Eight men and three women were detained on suspicion of conspiracy to supply drugs, money laundering, and weapons offences. Officers seized class A, B and C drugs including crack cocaine, heroin and cannabis, £70,000 in cash, a zombie knife, a BB gun and four vehicles. A firearms strike was carried out at one address. All remain in custody for questioning.
An 82-year-old man died from "multiple fatal injuries" following what police described as a "serious assault" at his home in Oldham, an inquest heard. An inquest into the death of Kenneth Turner opened at Rochdale Coroner's Court on Wednesday (March 18). Police coroner's officer Kathy Skelton told the court that the retired builder and widower received the injuries while at his home on Stoneleigh Road on March 1. He died the following day at Salford Royal Hospital, where he was identified by his daughter Christina. A Home Office post mortem has been carried out, but a full post mortem is yet to take place. The police investigation into the circumstances surrounding Mr Turner's death is ongoi
Greater Manchester Police are searching for David Hanley, a 38-year-old man with links to Oldham and Manchester who is wanted on recall to prison. Police have appealed to the public for help locating Hanley, sharing the appeal on their Oldham social media platforms. Anyone with information about his whereabouts is asked to contact police on 0161 856 8935 or via the Live Chat function at gmp.police.uk. Alternatively, information can be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.