A man and three teenagers have been charged following reports of criminal damage to a number of cars.

Darren Ridings, 21, of Green Fold Lane, Westhoughton, has been charged with three counts of damage to a motor vehicle.

He will next be appearing in court on January 16, 2024.

In addition, two 16-year-old males and a 15-year-old male, who can't be named for legal reasons, have been charged with causing criminal damage to three vehicles.

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The 15-year-old has additionally been charged with theft from a motor vehicle.

A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police, Bolton West said: “Four people have been charged following reports of criminal damage to a number of cars in April.

“Darren Ridings, 21, of Green Fold Lane, Westhoughton, has been charged with three counts of damage to a motor vehicle.

“He will next be appearing in court on January 16, 2024.

“In addition, two 16-year-old males and a 15-year-old male, who can't be named for legal reasons, have been charged with causing criminal damage to three vehicles.

“The 15-year-old has additionally been charged with theft from a motor vehicle.”

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