Doggy detective helps to sniff out burglary suspects
Samba stars smash it
APOLICE dog managed to sniff out two suspects following an attempted burglary in Rochdale - including one with a machete.
The good boy, called Eddie, was on the hunt for a group involved in the incident on Fairlands Street in the early hours of this Monday morning.
One suspect was soon stopped by officers, but a 30-minute search of Balderstone Park followed to track down the others.
And not one to give up on a lead, Eddie found two other teenagers, including a 14- year- old boy who was in possession of a machete and a knife.
All three suspects - who were male and aged 14, 16 and 18 - were arrested and remain in custody for questioning.
Police are continuing with their enquiries, and anyone with information about the attempted burglary is urged to contact Greater Manchester Police.
A spokesperson for GMP said: “At around 1.05am today (October 25) police received a report of an attempted burglary at a property on Fairlands Street, Rochdale.
“Enquiries established that two males had entered a property before being disturbed by the occupants and fleeing the scene.
“The males were pursued by officers and one was swiftly detained nearby.
“Following an area search by divisional officers and police dog Eddie, two further males were arrested within 30 minutes in Balderstone Park. One of the males was also found to be in possession of a machete and a knife.
“Three teenagers, aged 14, 16 and 18, were all arrested on suspicion of burglary.
“The 14-year-old was also arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon.
“They all remain in custody for questioning. Enquiries are ongoing.” » Anyone with information is urged to contact police on 0161 856 4943, quoting log 150 of October 25, 2021. » Alternatively, details can be submitted to GMP’S online Livechat function at www.gmp. police.uk or via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
DANCERS from Samba Dance and Fitness in Whitworth shone at the ‘Dance It’ Championships.
The girls, aged six to 18, competed in a British championships from Friday to Sunday, across Solo, Pairs and Team events in Skegness.
Coming away with more than 80 trophies, medals and sashes between them, both teams topped their dance sections, and placed second in the Show teams.
Proud Principal Samantha Clarke said: “They are more of a family than team mates. Each one danced amazingly at the weekend and as teachers we couldn’t have asked of anything more from them.
“After the last 18 months of not competing due to Covid-19, we did wonder if we would ever get to do this again. It was like we have never been away.”
She added: “The girls have come on so much and gave 100 per cent commitment during lockdown and, when we could finally return back to class, the determination from each dancer to compete was overwhelming, so to see them doing the one thing they love again on a large dance floor with hundreds of other dancers was very emotional.”