Police raids have resulted in the arrest of eight men in connection with a series of car thefts across Cheshire and Greater Manchester.

In the early hours of Thursday morning, July 9, more than 100 officers from Cheshire Police and Greater Manchester Police carried out nine warrants at homes across Wythenshawe.

Seven men – aged 26, 32, 22, 34, 21, 34, and 21 – were arrested on suspicion of suspicion of conspiracy to commit burglary and conspiracy to steal motor vehicles.

An eighth suspect, a 25-year-old man from Salford, was arrested at 9.45pm on Wednesday, July 8, following a pursuit in Salford, he is also being held on suspicion of suspicion of conspiracy to commit burglary and conspiracy to steal motor vehicles.

The arrests follow an investigation into over 20 home burglaries and car thefts between May 2026 and June 2026, with addresses in Macclesfield, Trafford, Stockport and Wythenshawe among those targeted.

Detective Sergeant Laura Fox, of Macclesfield Proactive CID, said: "Today's raids were carried out alongside Greater Manchester Police as part of our continued mission to bring those involved in organised crime to justice.

"They followed extensive enquiries regarding a number of burglary and car theft incidents across homes in Cheshire and Greater Manchester.

"Macclesfield Proactive CID have worked alongside colleagues in Greater Manchester to collate evidence, and our extensive work has now led to the arrest of eight men.

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"I hope that this operation reassures communities that we are committed to doing all we can to tackle this type of criminality. I also hope that they act as a warning to any other offenders who are considering targeting Cheshire."

The warrants were conducted by detectives from Macclesfield in partnership with colleagues at Greater Manchester Police.

All eight men remain in police custody at this time where they are being questioned by officers.

Detective Sergeant Kevin Martinelli from Greater Manchester Police's Neighbourhood Crime Team added: "Today's joint operation has resulted in eight men arrested and in our custody for their roles in an organised crime group who specifically targeted high-value vehicles.

"It is believed the offenders entered properties via different methods, including open windows or doors, snapping locked rear doors and ripping keys and alarm boxes off the wall.

"These warrants are part of our ongoing efforts to protect local people. We appreciate the community's support and cooperation as we carry out operations like these.

"Results such as these are not possible without the information and intelligence we receive from the public."