Man Charged with Firearm and Driving Offences Following Police Pursuit in Heywood
Christopher Riley, 49, has been charged with multiple offences after a police pursuit in Heywood on 10 September. He is remanded in custody and due to appear in court today.
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08:54, 14 September 2026
Christopher Riley, 49, has been charged with possession of a firearm and dangerous driving after a police pursuit in Heywood on 10 September. He is remanded in custody ahead of a court appearance today.
08:36, 14 September 2026
Christopher Riley, 49, from Bacup, has been charged with firearm possession and dangerous driving after a police pursuit in Heywood on 10 September.
02:49, 14 September 2026
Christopher Riley, 49, from Bacup, has been charged with multiple offences after a police pursuit in Heywood on 10 September. He is due to appear in court today, 12 September.
22:46, 13 September 2026
Christopher Riley, 49, has been charged with multiple offences after a police pursuit in Heywood on 10 September 2026. He is remanded in custody and due to appear in court today.
22:37, 13 September 2026
Christopher Riley, 49, has been charged with multiple offences after a police pursuit in Heywood on 10 September. He is due to appear at Manchester and Salford Magistrates' Court today.
A man has been charged with firearm and driving offences following a police pursuit in Heywood on Thursday, 10 September. Christopher Riley, aged 49, of New Line, Bacup, faces charges of possession of a firearm, dangerous driving, and failing to stop for police.
The incident began when officers received intelligence regarding a potential firearm inside a vehicle. Police pursued the suspect vehicle, leading to the charges against Riley.
Riley has been remanded in custody and is scheduled to appear at Manchester and Salford Magistrates' Court today, Saturday, 12 September.
This case highlights ongoing police efforts to address firearm-related incidents and ensure public safety in the area.
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