Police Incident Update on Oberlin Street, Rochdale
Latest updates on the police incident on Oberlin Street in Rochdale. Follow Greater Manchester Police's ongoing investigation and reports from witnesses.
Posted on Nov 05, 2024
Rochdale
On the morning of November 5, 2024, police cordoned off Oberlin Street in Rochdale between Manchester Road and Westminster Street following an overnight incident. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) is currently on site, with several police vehicles observed around the area.
Officers are conducting door-to-door enquiries, and eyewitnesses reported hearing a commotion before police arrived. One resident mentioned overhearing 'two lads arguing'. The specific details of the incident remain unknown, and GMP has been approached for further comment.
An image captured from the scene shows a GMP van stationed outside the cordon.
This is a live event. Follow the latest updates below.
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End of live coverage
Live coverage of the incident has concluded. Additional updates will be available on our website.
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Police leave the scene
Officers have dismantled the cordon and departed the area.
Officers have taken down the cordon and have left the scene.
— Kit Roberts (@Kit_Roberts1649) November 5, 2024
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PCSO van arrives at the scene
There has been a shift change for officers on the cordon.
— Kit Roberts (@Kit_Roberts1649) November 5, 2024
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Cordon still in place
Police presence continues at the scene.
Police are still present at the scene.
— Kit Roberts (@Kit_Roberts1649) November 5, 2024
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Police asked about a man without a shirt
A nearby resident reported that police inquired about a man seen running down the road without a shirt. Officers have been asking about this description as part of their enquiries.
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'Screaming' heard
Residents reportedly heard screaming early in the morning hours.
— Kit Roberts (@Kit_Roberts1649) November 5, 2024
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Police inquiry about screaming
A resident reported being questioned by police about whether they heard screaming around 6:15 AM. GMP has been contacted for more information regarding the event.
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Multiple police vehicles present
Residents noted increased police presence early in the day.
A resident mentioned more police vehicles were observed earlier in the morning.
— Kit Roberts (@Kit_Roberts1649) November 5, 2024
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Enquiries ongoing
Police continue door-to-door enquiries in the vicinity.
We await an official statement from GMP.
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Cordon remains in place
The cordon on Oberlin Street is still established.
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'Sirens heard at 7:30 AM'
A resident informed that several sirens were heard around 7:30 AM, along with what sounded like arguing earlier.
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Street closed off
A resident reported the street was closed off throughout the morning.
“I do the school run in the morning.
"I came to school this morning and it was closed off."
"I usually park up there but it was closed off."
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Reporter on site
reporter, Kit Roberts, is actively covering the incident on-site.
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Police presence on Oberlin Street
Police have established a cordon on Oberlin Street as they respond to an ongoing investigation. The area is taped off between Manchester Road and Westminster Street, with reports of officers engaging in door-to-door enquiries throughout the morning. The nature of the incident has yet to be confirmed.
