Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Monday 3rd February 2025, at 19:55hrs Officers sprung into action after spotting two men acting suspiciously GMPs Neighbourhood Policing Team alongside Prison Liaison Officers in Wigan have made two arrests and recovered a drone outside HMP Hindley. In a statement released today, Greater Manchester Police said: “Over theContinue reading “Officers arrest two men flying drone near prison wall”
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Wigan man who sexually abused girl and sent photos on messenger app jailed
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Friday, 24th January 2025, at 19:00hrs He must also sign the sex offenders register for life A man who made images of himself sexually assaulting a young girl and then distributed them online has been jailed. Gareth Vickers, 45, from Wigan, was identified by National Crime Agency investigatorsContinue reading “Wigan man who sexually abused girl and sent photos on messenger app jailed”
Three teenagers charged with various offences following pursuit in Wigan
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Thursday, 16th January 2025, at 19:00hrs A 17-year-old male who cannot be named for legal reasons has also been charged Three teenagers have been charged following their arrest after a police chase ended in them crashing a stolen car in Wigan. In a statement released today, Greater ManchesterContinue reading “Three teenagers charged with various offences following pursuit in Wigan”
Boy 16 armed with taser arrested near Wigan bus station
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Monday, 13th January 2025, at 14:10hrs The boy was arrested on suspicion of firearms offences A boy aged 16 has been arrested after being found in possession of a taser close to my Wigan bus station at the weekend. In a statement released today, Greater Manchester Police said:Continue reading “Boy 16 armed with taser arrested near Wigan bus station”
Emergency services dealing with incident on train track between Southport and Wigan Wallgate with trains cancelled
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Saturday, 23rd November 2024, at 11:30hrs Trains have been cancelled due to the incident on Saturday morning. Emergency services are currently dealing with an incident on the tracks between Southport and Wigan Wallgate with a road closure in place. Trains to and from these stations have been cancelled.Continue reading “Emergency services dealing with incident on train track between Southport and Wigan Wallgate with trains cancelled”
Tributes to family man loved by many who loved sports and was a big Everton fan following tragic discovery
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Saturday, 2nd November 2024, at 18:45hrs David was loved by many and adored his three nephews The family of a Wigan man who was sadly found deceased after going missing from home have paid tribute to him. On Wednesday (30th October), Greater Manchester Police sadly found the bodyContinue reading “Tributes to family man loved by many who loved sports and was a big Everton fan following tragic discovery”
Police Officer Guilty Of Assaulting Teenage Boy During Care Home Incident
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Friday, 27th September 2024, at 18:05hrs The PC grabbed the 16-year-old boy by the throat twice. An officer who grabbed an innocent teenager by the throat has been convicted of assault following an investigation by GMP’s dedicated unit for professional standards. In a statement released today, Greater ManchesterContinue reading “Police Officer Guilty Of Assaulting Teenage Boy During Care Home Incident”
Carter Walsh Sadly Died Following Freak Accident In Wigan Home
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Friday, 20th September 2024, at 08:10hrs Despite the best efforts of paramedics a two-year-old boy sadly died later in hospital. A boy who sadly died after a fireplace reportedly fell on him in a freak accident at a home in Wigan whilst playing has been named and picturedContinue reading “Carter Walsh Sadly Died Following Freak Accident In Wigan Home”
Tragic News As Boy 2, Dies After fireplace Falls On Him At Wigan Home
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Thursday, 19th September 2024, at 14:30hrs Despite the best efforts of paramedics a two-year-old boy sadly died later in hospital. A boy has sadly died after reports that a fireplace at a home in Wigan fell on him whilst playing. Emergency services rushed to the scene in FisherContinue reading “Tragic News As Boy 2, Dies After fireplace Falls On Him At Wigan Home”
Man With Arsenal Of Weapons Who Called 999 And Threatened To Kill NHS Workers Jailed
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Thursday, 19th September 2024, at 13:00hrs Police found various weapons during a search of his house back in June. A man has been jailed after sending threatening emails to an MP and telling a 999 call operator he planned to attack NHS workers. In a statement released afterContinue reading “Man With Arsenal Of Weapons Who Called 999 And Threatened To Kill NHS Workers Jailed”
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