Detectives are continuing to make progress in the disorder that happened in Rochdale

Friday, 16 August 2024 15:50

By David Murphy

We are still investigating an outbreak of disorder which took place outside Rochdale police station on Thursday 25 July 2024 and are seeking to identify one outstanding person as part of our investigation. For more information, click here: https://www.gmp.police.uk/news/greater-manchester/news/news/2024/august/detectives-seeking-information-on-disorder-in-rochdale/

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Alternatively, contact us on 101 or anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, quoting Operation Milnthorpe.

As part of the investigation, our detectives have charged the following people for violent disorder and they have been remanded in custody ahead of their next appearance at court:

• Waqas Mushtaq (21/11/1999) of Briar Street, Rochdale
• Nadeem Aslam (25/05/1993) of Glenridding Close, Oldham
• Safwan Khan (09/04/1999) of Coopers Walk, Rochdale

Alongside this, three adults and two juveniles have been bailed in connection with the violent disorder and remain under investigation.

Detective Inspector Sam Taylor from our Rochdale district who is in charge of the investigation said, “I would like to reassure our local community that we are continuing to investigate this incident and identify all those responsible.

“I’d also like to thank those who have been in touch since our appeal which has assisted us in our enquiries.

“Our work is very much ongoing, and we remain committed on bringing those involved to justice to ensure their actions have consequences.”