Police have arrested four people as part of a crackdown on anti-social behaviour in Platt Bridge.
Yesterday (Wednesday), neighbourhood officers arrested two men - aged between 20 and 25 - and a woman in her 30s on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle, police said. A teenage boy was also arrested on suspicion of vehicle interference.
The arrests were made as part of a clampdown on anti-social behaviour in the area. They came after stop-and-search powers were stepped up following several 'incidents of violence' in the neighbourhood, including an incident where a gang of armed youths smashed up a property and 'made threats of violence' last Wednesday (May 3).
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Sergeant Doug Chadwick, from GMP’s Neighbourhood Policing Team in Abram, said: "Police officers and PCSOs regularly patrol hotspot areas to ensure that anti-social behaviour is not tolerated. We will use all of ours and our partners resources and powers to ensure we make Wigan a safer place to live and work.
"The people in our communities tell us that anti-social behaviour is important to them because it impacts upon their ability to live their lives. The quality of life of ordinary law-abiding residents is important to us and we hope that these arrests send a clear message that we will listen - and that we will act.
"Any information about criminality in your area will be acted upon. We are committed to ensuring the public feel safe in their communities. You can report crime on GMP’s LiveChat facility on https://orlo.uk/8wxaA or alternatively via the anonymous charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
"Bee In The Loop is your direct line to your neighbourhood policing team and will keep you in the loop about what is happening on your street and in your local community. Sign up to receive free text or email alerts – https://orlo.uk/vW1zu."
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