A fast-acting mum from Oldham managed to rescue her baby from her car as it was about to be stolen after having her keys snatched.
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said officers were called to reports of a robbery in the Alexandra area of Oldham just after 9am yesterday morning (27 June), where it’s believed that a woman in her 30s had her car keys snatched straight from her hand whilst she was dropping her children off at school.
The woman managed to rescue her one-year-old baby from the car before it was stolen, with the child fortunately escaping uninjured during the incident.
After the car was stolen, the driver then made off in the direction of Belgrave Road and turned left onto Scottfield Road, according to GMP, before it was later sighted by officers on patrol nearby and two males ran off from the scene, leading to an on-foot chase.
Officers then arrested a 15-year-old on suspicion of robbery, and he remains in police custody for questioning.
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The vehicle was later found and seized for “forensic recovery”, GMP confirmed.
#ARREST | Police in Oldham make an arrest after patrols and plain clothes officers responded to reports of a robbery
GMP has called this distressing incident a “great example of proactive police work” and has praised the “quick response” from all involved.
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“Our officers work relentlessly day and night to help protect the public from incidents like these,” explains Chief Inspector Abi Cronin of GMP’s Oldham District, “and in the occasions that they occur, we will always endeavour to be first to the scene to do what we can to bring an incident to a safe conclusion.
“Our enquiries are continuing in regard to this investigation, and we will not stop until all those who we believe are responsible have been brought to justice.
“Although we have made one arrest in relation to this incident, our enquiries are very much ongoing.”
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A 15-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of robbery / Credit: pxfuel
With an investigation having now been launched, police are therefore appealing to the public and urging anyone with information that could be relevant to come forward and report it by either calling 101 quoting incident 899 of 27/6/2023, or on www.gmp.police.uk.
You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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Teen arrested after hiding in wheelie bin following attempted burglary in Bolton
Emily Sergeant
A teenage boy has been arrested after police found him hiding in a wheelie bin during the early hours of the morning.
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) explained that, at around 3:50am this past Saturday morning (24 October), officers from the Bolton Neighbourhood Team were called to reports of a ‘disturbance’ on Ullswater Drive, in the Farnworth area of Bolton.
Upon arrival, police discovered that a group of people had attempted to break into a garden shed and steal items.
Following a police chase on foot and searches of surrounding gardens, officers found a 17-year-old boy hiding inside a wheelie bin, and he was subsequently arrested on suspicion of burglary.
A 16-year-old girl was also arrested on suspicion of attempted burglary, and they have both been bailed while the investigation continues.
Enquiries remain ongoing to identify and locate others who police believe to have been involved in the incident.
Sergeant Emily Fogg, from GMP’s Bolton Neighbourhood Team, said the boy ‘clearly did a rubbish job’ of hiding from police.
“Our policing teams are committed to rooting our criminality in our communities and will continue to seek justice for victims of this invasive crime,” Sergeant Fogg concluded.
Anyone with information the can assist the investigation is asked to contact police on 101, quoting the log number 475 of 24/10/26.
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National Lottery hunts for Tameside player who’s not claimed £1m winnings
Daisy Jackson
The hunt is on to find a National Lottery player in Tameside who’s won £1m – and not claimed it.
The missing millionaire won the huge prize on a Lotto ticket bought on Wednesday 1 July, somewhere in the Borough of Tameside.
But with just two months to go until the prize expires, the player has still not come forward to claim their winnings.
The winning numbers in were 5, 8, 26, 33, 39, 42 and the Bonus Ball was 54.
Now, the National Lottery is renewing its search for the millionaire, calling for the mystery winner to cash in their prize before it expires at midnight on 28 December.
National Lottery Senior Winners’ Advisor Andy Carter has been out in Tameside ‘hunting’ for the missing millionaire, visiting everywhere from Portland Basin to Hartshead Pike.
Andy said: “I’ve searched high and low across Tameside for our missing millionaire, but I’ve had no luck.
National Lottery hunts for Tameside player who’s not claimed £1m winnings. Credit: Anthony Devlin/Assignments/Press Association
“With just two months left to claim this £1 million prize, now is the time for anyone who bought a Lotto ticket in Tameside for the 1 July draw to have another look.
“The winning ticket could be tucked away somewhere completely ordinary, while its owner has absolutely no idea they are a millionaire.
“We’d love to find the person we’ve been looking for and turn this search into a celebration. So, if you bought a ticket in the area, dig it out, check those numbers and help us find Tameside’s missing millionaire. It could be you.”
With all National Lottery draws, players have 180 days from the day of the draw to claim their prize if they have the winning ticket. Anyone who has any queries or who believes they have the winning ticket for any of the National Lottery draws within the 180-day deadline should call the National Lottery Line on 0333 234 5050 or email [email protected].
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28th June 2023 
