The police watchdog has announced it will assess whether it will carry out an independent probe into a crash that tragically killed two teenagers and sparked a riot, with heartbreaking tributes paid to the pair.
05.05.2023 - 11:49 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Police are continuing to investigate following a spate of violent incidents on an estate in Wigan.
Officers were first called to reports of a 'large-scale' fight on Wellfield Road in the Beech Hill area in the early hours of the morning on Sunday, April 23. Since then, a 'series of violent incidents' have been reported, police said.
Over the past two weeks, nine arrests have been made in connection with the alleged incidents. Warren Fox, 23, of Skylark Close, Southport, has been charged in connection with an incident on Laburnum Grove on April 23.
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The 23-year-old has been charged with possession of a firearm as well as aggravated burglary. He will appear at Wigan Magistrates' Court today (May 5).
Eight other people remain on police bail. Patrols have been stepped up in the local area, with a number of stop-and-search orders granted over the past two weeks.
Two house closure orders have also been granted on Wellfield Road and Laburnum Grove. Detectives are continuing to urge anyone with information to come forward.
Detective Sergeant Paul Sumner, of GMP Wigan CID, said: "We are continuing to investigate these incidents and there will be an increased police presence in the area while our enquiries continue. We are still appealing for any information from the public to establish the circumstances and keep the community safe."
Information, doorbell footage or dashcam can be reported to police by calling 0161 856 7094 or 101 quoting log numbers 130, 285 and, or 937 of the 23/04/23. Alternatively, details can be passed on anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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