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01/11/2026

Worsley Mesnes Community Surgery

Got something on your mind about the local area? Come along and have a chat with your local neighbourhood policing team at our Worsley Mesnes Community Surgery.

Whether you want to discuss anti-social behaviour, road safety concerns, crime prevention, or any other issue affecting your neighbourhood, we'll be there to listen and offer advice and support.

These events are a great opportunity to meet the team, share your views, and help shape the priorities for your community.

We look forward to seeing you there and hearing what's important to you.

01/11/2026

| We would like to speak to this man as we believe he can assist with our enquiries into verbal abuse and threatening behaviour towards staff and customers at Asda on Priestners Way, on Wednesday 21 October at 7:45am.

It has been reported that the male has entered into the store and been verbally abusive towards a female victim who was shopping with her baby in a pram.

Anyone with information is asked to contact us on 101 or via Live Chat on our website, quoting CRI/06LL/002027/26.

Alternatively, call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

01/11/2026

🚲 The Wigan Town Centre Neighbourhood Team will be returning to Wigan Bus Station, on Tuesday 17th November, to deliver one of our ever-popular bike marking events.

Join PCSO Ashurst and the team between 15:00 and 1800 Hours to have your pedal cycle securely marked and registered.

Security marking significantly reduces the likelihood of theft and increases the chances of police being able to identify and return a stolen cycle to its rightful owner should it unfortunately be taken.

🔒 In addition, a limited number of free bike locks will be available for those looking to further enhance the security of their cycles.

We look forward to seeing you there! 🚴‍♂️🚴‍♀️

30/10/2026

| Two men have been charged with a combined 38 shoplifting offences following an investigation into a series of thefts spanning nine different force areas.

Royston Perry (13/06/1967) and Patrick Gleave (12/08/1989), both of Deykin Avenue, Birmingham, have each been charged with 19 counts of shoplifting.

They have both been bailed, and will next appear at Wigan and Leigh Magistrates Court on 9 December 2026.

The charges come as part of the work into the reported theft series by the Wigan District Investigation Team.

30/10/2026

| On 30 October, neighbourhood officers from our Neighbourhood Policing Team, working alongside Trading Standards, executed a closure order at a business premises on Market Street, Atherton.

The closure order was granted by Magistrates' Court following information that staff were allegedly selling illegal vapes and ci******es, including sales to underage children.

The premises will remain closed for three months.

We remain committed to tackling criminality, protecting young people, and working with our partners to keep our communities safe.

If you have concerns about illegal to***co, vapes, or other anti-social behaviour in your area, please report it to us via 101 or through Live Chat on our website.

29/10/2026

| Can you help us locate Sean Prescott (03/07/1995), who is wanted on recall to prison?

He has links to the and areas of Greater Manchester.

Anyone with information of his whereabouts should contact us on 0161 856 9189 or via Live Chat on our website.

Alternatively, call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

28/10/2026

Visit our Public Enquiry Counter at Wigan Police Station, Robin Park Way, Wigan, WN5 0UP, for face-to-face assistance, crime reporting, advice and a range of other policing services

28/10/2026

| Officers from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit are appealing for information regarding a collision between two vehicles.

Officers responded to reports of a road traffic collision between a van and a motorbike on lane yesterday (27/10/2026) at 4.25pm.

It is reported that the two vehicles were traveling along Wigan lane in opposite directions the van has indicated to turn right.

When making the right turn it is believed that the motorbike has hit the van .

The driver of the motorbike, a man in his 40s, has sadly suffered fatal injuries.

Officers are now asking anyone have may have seen the collision or have dashcam footage of it to share it with us as their investigation continues.

Anyone with information, CCTV, Ring doorbell or Dash Cam footage is urged to contact police on 0161 856 4741 and quote log 2393 of 27/10/2026. Reports can also be made via the LiveChat function at https://orlo.uk/ZHoaV

Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

28/10/2026

| Officers and PCSOs from our Traffic team conducted Operation Considerate on Tyldesley Road, yesterday, which led to an arrest and multiple Traffic Offence Reports (TORs) being issued 🚨

Working with our partners at the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), alongside officers from our Roads Policing Unit, Motorcycle Unit, and Neighbourhood Officers, the operation saw 63 vehicles stopped, resulting in:

One vehicle seized for no license or insurance
35 Traffic Offences Reports being issued - including use of mobile phone, seatbelt offences and number plate offences
12 vehicle prohibitions issued by the DVSA

We are committed to making the roads safe for all users 🚔

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+441618567124

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http://www.gmp.police.uk/

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