SEVEN arrests have been made today, Tuesday, as part of a crackdown on burglaries in Greater Manchester.

Officers led by Greater Manchester Police's (GMP) Bolton District followed a number of burglaries that have took place at residential and commercial properties in the region including Wigan borough.

Seven warrants were executed at addresses in Farnworth and five men, aged 36, 29, 25, 56 and 56 as well as a 22-year-old woman were taken into custody for burglary, theft and robbery offences.

A 53-year-old man was also arrested on suspicion of theft.

Detective Chief Inspector Chris Bridge, of GMP’s Bolton District, said: “Today’s operation targeted addresses we believe are linked to a number of burglaries that have affected homeowners and businesses in Greater Manchester.

“I want to thank our local communities, as without them working with us and reporting concerns to police, we couldn’t have been able to carry out such an extensive operation.

“We now have six people in custody as a result of the hard work of our dedicated officers, together with the support of our partner agencies.

“The work doesn’t stop here and I would continue to urge people to report any suspicious activity to police so that we can stop criminals benefitting from crime.

“If you have information about crime affecting your community, then report it to police.”

GMP's Spec Ops Branch, officers from other policing districts and partner agencies including Bolton Council and British Transport Police were involved in the operation.

If you have any information about the incidents contact police on 101 or phone the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.