A MAN has been charged following several incidents at Tyldesley supermarkets.

On Friday, July 26, Greater Manchester Police announced that a man was charged with several offences following reported retail incidents in Tyldesley.

Following an investigation into retail crime, Sean Murray, 38, of no fixed abode, has been charged with seven counts of theft/shoplifting, two counts of breaches of a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) and one count of a breach of court order.

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GMP's Tyldesley Neighbourhood Team was able to secure the charges following an investigation into several reported incidents at retail centres.

A GMP spokesperson said: "Retail crime remains a top priority for our neighbourhood teams and we will use all resources and legislation to tackle anti-social behaviour to protect our retailers and our communities."