Burglary Suspect Arrested

Burglary Suspect Arrested

In the early hours of Saturday 3 October 2026, a suspected burglar was disturbed while attempting to gain entry to residential properties in the Mills Hill area of Chadderton.

Officers from Greater Manchester Police's Oldham district responded swiftly and conducted enquiries in the area. As a result, one man was arrested on suspicion of burglary and remains in police custody for questioning.

Sergeant Tom Layton from the Chadderton and Werneth Neighbourhood Policing Team said:

"We understand that incidents of this nature can cause concern within our communities, and I would like to reassure residents that we are committed to tackling burglary and protecting those who live in Chadderton.

Thanks to the prompt response of our officers, a suspect was quickly identified and arrested. Our enquiries remain ongoing, and we would encourage anyone with information, CCTV, doorbell footage, or dashcam footage from the area to contact Greater Manchester Police."