A man has been charged in connection with burglaries in Bolton.

Karl Grundy, 48, of Halliwell Road, Bolton, has been charged with burglary and attempted burglary for offences alleged to have happened on August 9.

And the 48-year-old has also been charged with an aggravated burglary that reportedly happened on July 14.

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He was remanded to appear at Wigan and Leigh Magistrates Court on Thursday, August 31.

DS Carla Deighton from Bolton’s Neighbourhood Priority Crime Team said: “These charges have been obtained as a result of a joint investigation by the Neighbourhood Priority Crime team and CSI.

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“Tackling neighbourhood offences is a priority for GMP and we are determined to keep our communities safe.

"If you have been the victim of crime, contact police on 101, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."

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