Wigan and Leigh Police (GMP)

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@GMPWigan

Local policing updates for Wigan and Leigh. Do not report crime here. Emergency: Call 999. Non-emergency: Online or 101

Wigan, Manchester gmp.police.uk Joined September 2011

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Wigan and Leigh Police (GMP) @GMPWigan Jan 13

#NextofKin | Do you know the next of kin of a man from #Wigan?

Brian James (59) sadly died at his home on Hind Road on 13/01/26.

There are no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death.

Any info? Call the Police Coroner's Office on 0161 856 4687.

Wigan and Leigh Police (GMP) @GMPWigan Jan 12

#APPEAL | Officers are appealing for information following a reported attempt kidnapping on Friday 9 January between 6:05-6:20am on Central Park Way, #Wigan.

The victim was grabbed and threatened and the suspect attempted to force her with him.

More➡️ orlo.uk/wStwN

Wigan and Leigh Police (GMP) @GMPWigan Jan 5

#WANTED | We are appealing for the public's help to find Nicholas Mullen (07/04/1989), who is wanted on recall to prison.

He is known to have links to the #Wigan #Salford and #Manchester areas

Anybody with info please contact us on 0161 856 9189 or Crimestoppers

Wigan and Leigh Police (GMP) @GMPWigan Dec 31, 2025

#APPEAL | We are appealing for information following a collision between a pedestrian and a car on Darlington Street, #Wigan at around 6.05pm on 30 December 2025

A 16-year-old girl was crossing the street when a Seat Arona travelling west down Darlington Street collided with her

Wigan and Leigh Police (GMP) @GMPWigan Dec 25, 2025

Did you see Father Christmas flying over Wigan & Leigh?
Whilst on patrol, we were lucky enough to spot him and snap a quick photo for you 🎅 #MerryChristmas