June Newsletter

🐝 Bee in the Loop – June 2026 Highlights

Throughout June, your Leigh Neighbourhood Policing Team continued to tackle crime, improve road safety and respond to concerns raised by local residents.

🚔 Road Safety Enforcement

12 June – Warrington Road, Leigh

Officers stopped a vehicle due to concerns about the manner of driving. Checks revealed the driver, who held an international driving licence, was not legally entitled to drive in the UK. Following enquiries, the driver's insurance was cancelled and the vehicle was seized under Section 165 of the Road Traffic Act.

✅ 1 vehicle seized

🚨 Vehicle Pursuit Leads to Arrest

16 June – Siddow Common

Officers attempted to stop a vehicle in the Siddow Common area. The vehicle failed to stop and rammed a police vehicle before making off. Following a short pursuit, the vehicle was abandoned in nearby woodland.

A female suspect was subsequently arrested, charged and remanded into custody.

✅ Driver arrested, charged and remanded

💊 Proactive Action Against Drug Dealing

19 June – Siddow Common / Canal Area

Plain-clothed officers witnessed a suspected drug deal taking place. A male was detained and found in possession of a significant quantity of suspected Class A drugs.

✅ Male arrested, charged and remanded

20 June – Leigh

While on foot patrol, an officer witnessed what was believed to be a drug transaction. A female was stopped and searched, resulting in suspected Class A drugs being recovered.

✅ Female arrested

28 June – Siddow Common

Plain-clothed officers observed further suspected drug-related activity. A male was detained and searched, leading to the recovery of a large quantity of suspected Class A drugs.

✅ Male arrested

⚡ Illegal E-Bike Seized

Officers also seized an illegal e-bike being ridden by a young person. The vehicle was found to be unlawfully modified for use on public roads. A summons will now be submitted.

✅ Illegal e-bike removed from the streets

📊 June Results at a Glance

🚔 1 vehicle seized
💊 3 drug-related arrests
🚨 1 offender charged and remanded following vehicle pursuit
⚡ 1 illegal e-bike seized

🐝 Your Information Matters

We remain committed to tackling the issues that matter most to our communities. Information from residents continues to play a vital role in helping us target criminality and keep Leigh safe.

If you have information about crime or anti-social behaviour in your area, please report it via GMP, call 101, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.