Latest update on investigation into criminal damage caused across GM

A coordinated and targeted response to criminal damage at properties across Greater Manchester has led to eight arrests with one person being brought before the courts so far.

The issue first came to the attention of GMP and local partners at the start of October, and officers have since responded to 63 reports of damage to houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) or properties mistaken for HMOs.

Damage has been reported to us from Salford, Tameside, Stockport, Bolton, Rochdale and Wigan.

Chief Superintendent Marcus Noden said: "We've been working closely with partner organisations in districts across Greater Manchester to better understand this issue and robustly respond.

"Our investigation has led to eight people being brought into our custody so far and, since making the latest arrest, we've seen three further reports of similar damage.

"We won't stop until everyone involved in this criminality is made to answer for their actions and I'd continue to urge anyone who thinks they can help our efforts to get in touch with us.

"You will continue to see our officers in areas that have been affected by this criminality as we continue our enforcement action."

You can submit information to GMP by calling 101 or reporting online. If you'd rather not deal directly with police, call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

They will not ask for your details and no one will know you have contacted them.