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Wigan and Leigh Police (GMP)

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Wigan and Leigh Police (GMP)

@GMPWigan

Local policing updates for Wigan and Leigh. Do not report crime here. Emergency: Call 999. Non-emergency: Online or 101

Wigan, Manchester

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Joined September 2011

Wigan and Leigh Police (GMP)
@GMPWigan
Jan 13
#NextofKin | Do you know the next of kin of a man from #Wigan? Brian James (59) sadly died at his home on Hind Road on 13/01/26. There are no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death. Any info? Call the Police Coroner's Office on 0161 856 4687.
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Wigan and Leigh Police (GMP)
@GMPWigan
Jan 12
#APPEAL | Officers are appealing for information following a reported attempt kidnapping on Friday 9 January between 6:05-6:20am on Central Park Way, #Wigan. The victim was grabbed and threatened and the suspect attempted to force her with him. More➡️ orlo.uk/wStwN
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Wigan and Leigh Police (GMP)
@GMPWigan
Jan 5
#WANTED | We are appealing for the public's help to find Nicholas Mullen (07/04/1989), who is wanted on recall to prison. He is known to have links to the #Wigan #Salford and #Manchester areas Anybody with info please contact us on 0161 856 9189 or Crimestoppers
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Wigan and Leigh Police (GMP)
@GMPWigan
Dec 31, 2025
Replying to @GMPWigan
She was taken to hospital and is in a critical condition. Any info or footage? contact SCIU on 0161 856 4741, or our Live Chat service online, quoting log 2598 of 30/12/25. More:
Officers appeal for information following serious collision in Wigan
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Wigan and Leigh Police (GMP)
@GMPWigan
Dec 31, 2025
#APPEAL | We are appealing for information following a collision between a pedestrian and a car on Darlington Street, #Wigan at around 6.05pm on 30 December 2025 A 16-year-old girl was crossing the street when a Seat Arona travelling west down Darlington Street collided with her
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Wigan and Leigh Police (GMP)
@GMPWigan
Dec 25, 2025
Did you see Father Christmas flying over Wigan & Leigh? Whilst on patrol, we were lucky enough to spot him and snap a quick photo for you 🎅 #MerryChristmas
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Wigan and Leigh Police (GMP)
@GMPWigan
Dec 17, 2025
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The operation was driven by intelligence gathered from the local community and forms part of the force’s wider festive campaign. More:
More than 150 cannabis plants seized by Wigan neighbourhood policing team
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Wigan and Leigh Police (GMP)
@GMPWigan
Dec 17, 2025
#SEIZED | Officers from our #Wigan neighbourhood policing team uncovered a cannabis farm worth an estimated £70,000 following a warrant on Monday More than 150 cannabis plants and five vacuum packed packages of dried cannabis were seized.
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Wigan and Leigh Police (GMP)
@GMPWigan
Dec 11, 2025
#UPDATE | The body of a man found in Wigan earlier today has sadly been identified as missing Alan. There are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances regarding his death. Thank you to those of you who shared our appeals in recent days.
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Wigan and Leigh Police (GMP)
@GMPWigan
Dec 11, 2025
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He was remanded in to custody to appear at Manchester & Salford Magistrates court on the 10/11/25 following which he was released on conditional bail to re-attend on the 30/12/25.
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Wigan and Leigh Police (GMP)
@GMPWigan
Dec 11, 2025
#CHARGED | A man has been charged with theft offences in #Leigh and #Hindley. Logan Fletcher (18/03/2000) of No Fixed Abode, has been charged with six counts of theft from shops.
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Wigan and Leigh Police (GMP)
@GMPWigan
Dec 11, 2025
#ARREST I A man is in custody after officers from our Economic and Cyber Crime Unit carried out a money-laundering warrant in #Atherton. We also seized several high-value watches and £21,000 worth of designer goods. He remains in custody for questioning.
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Wigan and Leigh Police (GMP)
@GMPWigan
Dec 11, 2025
Replying to @GMPWigan
The suspects were taken to custody and remain there for further questioning. More:
Four people arrested following reports of people with a crossbow threatening drivers in Wigan
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