POLICE have arrested three more men in connection with an armed raid at a family home in Egerton.

Two men, aged 19 and 26, were arrested at a property in Tonge Moor on suspicion of robbery. They were bailed until October 9.

A third man, aged 20, handed himself in at Bolton police station at 3.30pm.

Officers from Bolton North Integrated Neighbourhood Policing Team also arrested a fourth man, a 46-year-old, on suspicion of harbouring a criminal.

He has since been released without charge.

Three other men from Tonge Moor, aged 18, 25 and 31, were arrested on the evening of the raid and are on bail until October 9.

Anyone with information can call police on 0161 856 5761 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0161 8565761.

  • One man has been charged with aggravated burglary in connection with the incident.

Grant Alam, aged 24, of Tonge Moor Road, Bolton, appeared at Bolton Magistrates Court yesterday. He did not enter a plea.

Alam was told by magistrates that his case was being sent to Bolton Crown Court, where he will next appear on September 26.

There was no application for bail and he was remanded in custody.