Greater Manchester Police (GMP) Stockport has stated that neighbourhood teams were 'out and about' last week, announcing a number of arrests and examples of presence within the community. 

For one, police announced the arrest of a 38-year-old on suspicion of robbery, who remains in custody for questioning in connection with a cash-in-transit robbery in Cheadle in 2022.

GMP also announced that effort was being made to deal with the perennial issue of off-road bikes.

"During one patrol, three people on bikes wearing balaclavas fled from police but left behind a distinctive helmet", GMP said. 

Inspector John Picton said: "The issue of off-road bikes has been raised in Offerton, Edgeley, Adswood, the town centre and Brinnington and along with anti-social behaviour is a priority for the team.

"Our officers have been carrying out uniformed and non-uniformed patrols of Woodbank Park, Vernon Park and Offerton Cricket Club.

"We have had productive meetings with people in Offerton and recovered a helmet that we believe belongs to one of the offenders.

"We also have videos of people on e-bikes that we will go away and study, and hopefully identify the offenders.

"There are ongoing discussions with the council to install gates at Offerton Cricket Club to make it less accessible to motorbikes."

GMP adds: "Anyone who recognises the helmet or has any footage or photographs of people using motorbikes, e-bikes or off-road bikes in an anti-social manner should contact Stockport neighbourhood officers on [email protected]." 

Meanwhile, police were also deployed in the town centre to deal with the opening of the new M&S Food Hall at the Peel Centre on Wednesday 14 June. 

"Two people were arrested for shoplifting offences and two arrested for drugs offences, and a missing person located and returned to Bolton", GMP said.

Insp Picton said: "The overall operation on the Peel Centre was successful as we engaged with partners and the community, who on the whole provided very positive feedback."

Elsewhere, there was a school visit to St Bernadette's primary school to discuss anti-social behaviour with years four, five, and six. 

More generally, Chief Inspector Clare Ryle, Chief Inspector Neighbourhood and Partnership in Stockport, concluded by saying: "The Central Neighbourhood Team covers Stockport town centre and the surrounding area.

"They work hard with partners to ensure that crime is kept to a minimum and people feel safe.

"You will often see the officers in the Merseyway shopping precinct and around the Peel Centre.

"Please do approach them, let them know what issues affect you and we will do what we can do assist.

"My team do a sterling job helping members of the community, arresting people and dealing with anti-social and criminal behaviour – and they always strive to do more."

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