4 days ago
Police arrest wanted man after 'issues caused' in neighbourhood
Police arrested a wanted man "issues were caused" in a Bolton neighbourhood.
The man had reportedly been causing issues "all day" yesterday, July 12, around the Over Hulton area, but the police say they were only told in the late afternoon.
Officers were called to the shopping precinct on Newbrook Road and spoke to him.
After finding he was wanted for an offence, they arrested him.
GMP have asked members of the public to report issues "directly to them" to ensure officers can deal with them.
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A spokesperson for GMP Bolton said: "Neighbourhood Officers attended reports of a male causing issues at the Over Hulton Precinct. Officers spoke to the male, established he was wanted for an offence and swiftly arrested him.
"The male has been causing issues around the area all day but was only reported to police in the late afternoon.
"Reporting directly to us is essential to ensure neighbourhood officers can deal with what is important to your community.
"Officers also had time to say hello to the community and show the police car to children in the area."
