A police dog helped trap a man suspected of being involved in a ‘surge’ of burglaries around Middleton.
Officers were called to the Alkrington area of the city last night (Friday January 21) following reports that a man was attempting to break into a building.
Upon arrival, police dog Kyp managed to restrain a 21-year-old, who was later arrested.
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The man is being questioned in connection with a series of burglaries that have taken place in the area over the past two weeks, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) have confirmed.
A spokesperson for the force’s Canine Tactical Unit tweeted: “Great job by this young dog and a real boost to the community in dealing with this ongoing issue.”
Two other suspected burglars have also been arrested following an incident in the New Islington area of Manchester in the early hours of this morning.
A GMP spokesperson said: “In the New Islington area of the city, two men were arrested by response police who were alerted to a report of a burglary in progress on Great Ancoats Street around 2:15 a.m. on Saturday, January 22.
“We found two offenders holding torches as they searched a closed bar whose main door appeared to have been forced open.
“A 43-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of four burglaries – including reported incidents at Trafford – and possession of a bladed item.”
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