Four men have been arrested in dawn raids across Salford.
The morning raids were the start of a day of action to crackdown on neighbourhood crime, according to Greater Manchester Police. The slew of warrants were carried out across Salford.
The men, aged between 18 and 19, were all from the Salford area of Greater Manchester and have been arrested on suspicion of robbery offences. The warrants were executed as part of an investigation into a series of more than 10 robberies in Manchester city centre between March and April 2023, says the force.
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"At 6am this morning (Wednesday 7 June 2023), officers from Longsight’s Neighbourhood Crime Team were sat in a briefing room at the station ready to conduct a number of warrants across Salford as part of Operation Acquire, a GMP force wide day of action to tackle neighbourhood crime," said a police spokesperson.
"Following searches of the four addresses, officers seized clothing and mobile phones."
Sergeant Hannah Rudd, of GMP's City of Manchester District, added: "Robbery offences are intrusive and we are aware of the impact they have on victims. GMP continues its fight against neighbourhood crime, whilst proactive teams are focusing on preventing and reducing this type of crime.
“We ask the public to be switched on regarding their own safety and aware of your personal security and follow GMP’s crime prevention advice which can be found on our website. I hope these arrests send a clear message that we will investigate this kind of crime thoroughly, and work to ensure those responsible for it face the consequences of their actions.
"Anyone concerned or anyone with information can report it online at www.gmp.police.uk.
"Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."
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