On Air Now

After Hours

Midnight - 2:00am

Now Playing

Free

Wishing Well

Two men jailed after masked burglary at Radcliffe home while mother and child were inside

Credit: Greater Manchester Police

Two men have been jailed after breaking into a Radcliffe home in the early hours of the morning while a woman was inside caring for her young child. The pair stole a BMW from the driveway before being stopped by police minutes later.

22-year-old, Lewis Muir, of Blackley New Road in Manchester, was sentenced to six years in prison at Manchester Crown Court on Friday 13 March.

Fellow 22-year-old, David Boyd, of Lakin Street in Manchester, was sentenced to two years and four months.

Both men had previously pleaded guilty to burglary.

The court heard that at about 2:38am on 11th October 2025, masked men forced entry through the rear door of a property in Radcliffe after snapping the lock. The offenders searched the house while the victim was inside with her young child.

They located the keys to a BMW 330E parked on the driveway and stole the vehicle. A bag containing a diary of baby scan photographs belonging to the victim was also taken.

The victim called 999 and reported that masked men had just broken into her home.

Officers were dispatched immediately and at 2:44am patrol officers spotted the stolen BMW being driven on Middleton Road in Blackley.

A pursuit followed through residential streets and onto a nearby field. Two men wearing balaclavas were seen inside the vehicle.

The car was eventually abandoned after the suspects drove into a dead end. Officers then pursued the men on foot.

Police deployed several officers along with a tactical dog unit and both suspects were detained nearby while attempting to hide. One was found underneath a child’s umbrella in a back garden.

Inside the vehicle officers recovered mole grips still containing the victim’s lock barrel.

At the time of the burglary both men were already on prison licence while serving four and a half year sentences for conspiracy to commit burglary. They were charged with burglary and recalled to prison.

An investigation by the Oldham Neighbourhood Crime Team also linked Muir to a series of further offences across the Oldham area. He was charged with six burglaries, two attempted burglaries and three offences of taking a motor vehicle without consent.

A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said:

“Both offenders are prolific burglars who have relentlessly targeted high value vehicles across Greater Manchester.

“Their cowardly actions were particularly distressing for the victims.

“Thanks to the swift response of our officers, the suspects were intercepted within minutes of one of the offences and vital evidence was recovered that led to these convictions”.

Donate to Roch Valley Radio

 

Do you have a story for us? Want to tell us about something happening in our Borough?

Let us know by emailing newsdesk@rochvalleyradio.com

All contact will be treated in confidence.

More from Local News

Donate to Roch Valley Radio

 

Recently Played

Newsletter

Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Your subscription has been successful.

Subscribe to our newsletter and stay updated.

   

Coming up next On Air

  • After Hours

    Midnight - 2:00am

    For the night owls, night workers and everyone still going while the rest of the town sleeps. Music, chat and company after dark.

  • Wide Awake Club

    2:00am - 5:00am

    For those who find themselves awake at 3am more often than they’d like. Calm music, understanding voices and quiet company.

  • Up Before the Alarm

    5:00am - 7:00am

    for early starters, commuters and anyone already on their second brew. Livelier music and new voices warming things up before breakfast.

  • Wednesday Breakfast

    7:00am - 10:00am

    getting you out of bed and to work and school with great music and headlines.

  • Business Spotlight

    10:00am - 11:00am

    Join Geoff Kirkman on The Business Spotlight show on Roch Valley Radio.

  • Community Spotlight

    11:00am - Noon

    Join Tim and Geoff on The Community Spotlight show on Roch Valley Radio is a platform for local charities and organizations to share their work with the community.