Man, 47, arrested on suspicion of burglary in Wigan neighbourhood

NewsGreater Manchester NewsWiganEnquiries continue17:12, 31 Jul 2026A man has arrested in Wigan as part of a police crackdown. The 47-year-old was arrested on suspicion of burglary following an incident in the Worsley Hall area on Sunday (July 26).‌Officers say the suspect was detained as part of Operation Castle. The initiative was launched in 2021 to improve the way GMP dealt with burglaries with the main goal of reducing the number of domestic break-ins across the region.‌Click here to get the biggest stories straight to your inbox in our Daily Newsletter‌The male remains in police custody whilst enquiries continue.In a post regarding the arrest, an excerpt read: "Burglary can have a significant impact on victims and communities, and tackling this type of offending remains a priority un