Bolton Neighbourhood Officers arrest person who was hiding in wheelie bin

At 3.50am this morning (Saturday 24 October 2026) officers from Bolton Neighbourhood Team were called to reports of a disturbance in the Ullswater Drive area of Farnworth.

– Following a foot chase and searches of surrounding gardens, officers located a 17-year-old boy hiding inside a wheelie bin.

– Video attached of the teenager hiding in the bin.

Upon arrival, officers discovered that a group of people had attempted to break into a garden shed and steal items.

Following a foot chase and searches of surrounding gardens, officers located a 17-year-old boy hiding inside a wheelie bin. He was subsequently arrested on suspicion of burglary.

A girl aged 16 was also arrested on suspicion of attempted burglary. They have both been bailed.

Enquiries remain ongoing to identify and locate others believed to have been involved in the incident.

Sergeant Emily Fogg said: “The boy clearly did a rubbish job of hiding from our neighbourhood officers.

“Our policing teams are committed to rooting our criminality in our communities and will continue to seek justice for victims of this invasive crime.

“Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting the log number 475 of 24/10/26.”